(VOVWORLD) - Vietnam welcomed the new lunar year on Tuesday with a convincing 3-1 win over China in Hanoi.
 Ho Tan Tai (13) scores the first goal for Vietnam in the 9th minute. |
This is their first win over China and first victory in the final round of 2022 World Cup qualifiers.
Vietnam have also become the first Southeast Asian team to secure a win in a World Cup qualification final round.
Vietnam’s goals were scored by Ho Tan Tai, Nguyen Tien Linh, and Phan Van Duc.
China scored a consolation goal with the last kick of the match as Xu Xin volleyed home.
Both Vietnam and China have been out of the running for a spot in Qatar later this year.