Hanoi (VNA) – Vietnam’snational futsal team finished third at the International FutsalTournament, which concluded on October 22 in Changshu City, Jiangshu province,China.

The team tied 2-2 with the Netherlandsin the final match to rank third with four points after three games. Croatiatook the title, while the Netherlands came second.

Earlier on October 21, Vietnam beatChina 4-3.

Vietnam controlled the game in thefirst few minutes. Nguyen Minh Tri opened the score for Vietnam inthe 13th minute. However, just nearly a minute later, ZhangLiang levelled the score for the hosts with a penalty kick.

In the 15th minute, receiving a passfrom Liang, Liu Wenxi helped the host lead 2-1.

Two minutes later, Co Tri Kiet levelledthe score at 2-2 for the visitors.

Kiet’s goal was a driving force for thevisitors who played aggressively in the second half, and VuQuoc Hung proved himself with a goal early inthe half.

In the 27th minute, with a spectacularand skillful kick, Xu Yang helped his team to a 3-3 draw.

In the remaining time of the match, thevisitors played with more focus. Quoc Nam fixed thescore at 4-3 in favour of Vietnam.

The tournament was held by the ChineseFootball Association. It attracted the participation of China, Croatia, theNetherlands and Vietnam.

The event was awarm-up game for Vietnam team to prepare for the AFF FutsalChampionship, HDBank Cup 2017, to be held at Phu Tho Gymnasiumin HCM City from October 26 to November 3.-VNA