Vietnam sealed a 3-0 victory over Kuwait at their Monday opener of the four-rival Thang Long-Hanoi Football Cup which is held from September 20-24 to celebrate the 1,000th anniversary of Thang Long-Hanoi.
In the 43rd minute, Vietnam was awarded a penalty after a rival defender played with his hand in the box and Viet Thang successfully converted it into a goal.
He cheated the goalie jumping to the right before making a low shot to the left corner.
Minh Phuong went on doubling the scores in the 66th minute of the game after being set up by Minh Chau speeding up from the center area.
Almost grabbing the win in hand, Vietnam tested their line-up by applying a high formation and the third goal came in such a condition just seven minutes before the end of the match.
Defender Viet Cuong surged from the left wing and blasted a shot but it was denied by Kuwaiti goalkeeper. The loose ball arrived to Trong Hoang who was speeding down and cushioned the ball into the net to fix the 3-0 win for Vietnam.
The hosts Vietnam performed a diversified style of playing with attacks from the midfield, along the two flanks and with long shots.
From the 25th minute onward, Vietnam almost dominated the field, especially with the trio Tai Em, Minh Phuong and Quang Hai controlling the midfield.
Vietnam wasted several chances after Tai Em, Tan Tai and Minh Phuong drove the ball crossing over the bar.
Viet Thang also had two clear chances but twice failed to head the ball going into the net.
The visiting side Kuwait could play pressing attacking style within the first 20 minutes of the match. However, Vietnam timely braced up their formation by reinforcing the midfield area for launching counter-attacks.
In the previous match, North Korea edged Australia 1-0.
On Wednesday, Vietnam will take on Australia and North Korea to face Kuwait.
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