Vietnam have a 5-1 win against the Republic of Korea in their opening game of Group D, AFC Futsal Asian Cup (Photo: VnExpress)

The RoK suddenly opened the score in the 22nd second when Shin Jong-hoo caught the ball from a corner kick and beat goalkeeper Ho Van Y. But only two minutes later, coach Diego Giustozzi’s students earned an equalizer, with Minh Tri venturing down and kicking the ball that hit Shin Jong-hoo’s foot, changed direction and went into the net.

The Korean players applied the power play tactic, aiming to take control of the game. However, the Vietnamese players looked confident repelling the opponents’ attacks and scoring four more goals.

Vietnam are scheduled to play Saudi Arabia on Friday and Japan on Sunday. The 2022 AFC Futsal Asian Cup is taking place in Kuwait from September 27 to October 8. Sixteen teams have been divided into four groups to play in a round robin format. Group winners and second-placed teams will advance to the quarterfinals.