Vietnam (in red) tied 0-0 with Myanmar in the match on April 20 (Photo: vietnamnet.vn)
Hanoi (VNA) - Vietnamtied 0-0 with Myanmar in the second match of the four-side International U18Football Tournament in Hong Kong on April 20.
In the other match, hosts Hong Kong unexpectedly defeated Singapore 2-0.
In the first round ofmatches on April 19, Vietnam beat Singapore 1-0. The Vietnamese team played anattacking style from the beginning and established control but failed to scoreduring the first half.
Coach Hoang Anh Tuanmade five changes after the break but the substitutes also could not bypassSingapore’s defence.
Moments from the end ofthe match, Xuan Tao was knocked down in the box and Vietnam were given apenalty. Captain Bui Tien Sinh stepped up to the spot and scored the winner.
Meanwhile, Myanmardefeated the hosts Hong Kong 2-0.
Vietnam now temporarily rank second at the tournament just behind Myanmar. Bothteams have four points by Myanmar have one goal higher than Vietnam.
In the last round of matches on April 22, Vietnam will face hosts Hong Kongwhile Myanmar will play Singapore.-VNA
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Vietnam (in red) tied 0-0 with Myanmar in the match on April 20 (Photo: vietnamnet.vn) 
