Việt Nam pocket second U16 win

Việt Nam stands firmly in second place at the Asia Football Confederation Women’s U16 Qualifier after their second win on Saturday in Hà Nội.

30/08/2016 09:50:10

Việt Nam beat Iraq 3-0 in the second round of the AFC Women’s U16 Qualifier on August 27 in Hà Nội. 

The host team defeated Iraq 3-0 in the second round match of Group D.

Iraqi midfielder Fatimah Qasim made his own goal just three minutes from the start. Ngân Thị Vạn Sự then doubled it in the 26th mark, this being her third goal in the tournament.

Trần Thị Mỹ Thương netted the third in the second half, with a closed-range finish.

In the other match, Australia beat Hong Kong 14-0 to top the ranking. Earlier, Uzbekistan tied Palestine 1-1.

In the next match today, Việt Nam will face Palestine, Iraq will see Australia and Hong Kong will meet Uzbekistan.