Vietnamese players celebrate Chau Doan Phat’s goal.

As a draw would be enough to go though, Vietnam clearly had a defensive game plan.

Striker Chau Doan Phat scored for Vietnam in the 35th minute and Czech captain Lukas Resetar equalized just one minute later.

Vietnam’s goal keeper Ho Van Y was voted man of the match.

Vietnam have become the first Asian team to advance to the knock-out stage in two successive World Cups.

The Golden Dragons will take on Russia Football Union at 9:30pm on Wednesday.