Vietnamese players (in white jersey) lose 2-3 to Chinese opponents on October 7, 2021. (Photo: VFF)

China took a 2-0 lead in the second half before Ho Tan Tai and Nguyen Tien Linh equalized.

But China earned their first win in the final round thanks another goal in the last minute.

Vietnam's next game will be against Oman next Tuesday. They will play China again at home on February 1 next year.