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Striking once in each half, Vietnam defeated India 2-1 to top group A in the LG Cup soccer tournament at Ho Chi Minh City today.
India also advanced to the next stage, along with the hosts, with the third team in the group — Myanmar — being eliminated from the six-team tournament with two losses.
Vinh put Vietnam ahead at the 21st minute with a shot from 15 metres and Thach Bao Khanh doubled Vietnam’s lead in the 57th minute. Midfielder Climax Lawrence scored a consolation goal for India three minutes from the end.