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Lebanon, meanwhile, edged China PR 2-1 in a thrilling encounter.
Vietnam 9-1 Hong Kong, China
Vietnam dominated the early proceedings with Chau Doan Phat opening their account in the fifth minute, with Nguyen Thinh Phat doubling their tally seconds later.
Nhan Gia Hung etched his name on the scoresheet in the 10th minute before goals from Nguyen Da Hai and Pham Duc Hoa in the closing stages gave Vietnam a comfortable cushion going into the break.
Hong Kong, China reduced the deficit a minute after the restart with Tsang Tsz Hin converting following a counter-attacking move, only for Vietnam to restore their five-goal advantage through Tu Minh Quang seconds later.
The Southeast Asian side furthered their advantage through goals from Tu Minh Quang (33rd), Nguyen Manh Dung (33rd) and Tu Minh Quang (40th) to seal the win for Diego Giustozzi’s side.
Lebanon 2-1 China PR
Hosts China PR started on the backfoot and conceded in the eighth minute with Mustafa Rhyem scoring for Lebanon.
Hosts China PR started on the backfoot and conceded in the eighth minute with Mustafa Rhyem scoring for Lebanon.
The second period saw an even contest before Lebanon extended their lead in the 36th minute through Mohamad Ossman.
Yakepujiang Maimaiti pulled one back for China PR but despite their best efforts in the remaining minutes, Lebanon held on for the win.
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