Vietnam lost through a last minute goal to Australia in the Asian Football Confederation U16 Women’s Championship qualifier’s Group A match in Laos yesterday.

Australian striker Charlize Jayde Rule (right) vies for a ball against Vietnamese players during their match at the Asian Football Confederation U16 Women’s Championship qualifier’s Group A match in Laos yesterday. — Photo the-afc.com

Vietnamese players foxed their opponents in the early stages by going straight on the attack from the kick-off.

But the hot weather conditions saw the Vietnamese team run out of energy as they failed to keep up their high-tempo start.

Despite that, it wasn’t until the 89th minute they went behind through a strike by Australia’s Jordan Jasnos.

With two wins, Australia secure a ticket to knock-out round while Viet Nam need to beat Iran in the last round game on Thursday to qualify. — VNS