Vietnam rank third in international futsal tournament

The team tied 2-2 with the Netherlands in the final match to rank third with four points after three games. Croatia took the title, while the Netherlands came second. Earlier on October 21, Vietnam beat China 4-3. Vietnam controlled the gameinthe firstfewminutes. Nguyen Minh Tri opened the score for Vietnam in the 13thminute. However, just nearlyaminute later, Zhang Liang levelled the score for the hostswitha penalty kick. In the 15th minute, receiving a pass from Liang, Liu Wenxi helped the host lead 2-1. Two minutes later, Co Tri Kiet levelled the scoreat2-2 for the visitors. Kiet's goal was a driving force for the visitorswhoplayedaggressively in the second half,and Vu Quoc Hung proved himselfwitha goalearlyin thehalf. In the 27th minute, with a spectacular and skillful kick,Xu Yang helped his teamtoa 3-3draw. In the remaining time of the match, the visitors playedwithmore focus. Quoc Nam fixed the scoreat4-3 in favour of Vietnam. The tournament was held by the Chinese Football Association. It attracted the participation of China, Croatia, the Netherlands and Vietnam. The event was a warm-upgamefor Vietnam team to prepare for the AFF Futsal Championship, HDBank Cup 2017,to beheldat Phu Tho Gymnasium in HCM City from October 26 to November 3.

(Source: VNA)