The Vietnamese team beat Laos 6-0 in the AFF Cup opening game on December 21, 2022. Photo: Hoai Thuong/VOV.VN

Nguyen Tien Linh, Do Hung Dung, Ho Tan Tai, Doan Van Hau, Van Toan and Van Thanh scored goals for Vietnam.

The big win of Coach Park Hang-seo's players sent Vietnam to the top of group B with 3 points like Malaysia, but ahead for higher goal difference.

In Group B opener, Malaysia won 1-0 against Myanmar thanks to Faisal Halim's only goal.

The Vietnamese team will play their second match at home against Malaysia next Tuesday.