Striker Do Ngoc Cham scored two goals, while halfback Nguyen Thi Nga made it three for Vietnam, who now top group A with three points. Myanmar’s Than Thwe scored for the visitors in the 70^th minute.

It was Vietnam’s fifth victory over Myanmar in six encounters. They lost 0-1 to Myanmar in November 2005.

The host team will play Indonesia on October 10, while Myanmar will meet Malaysia.

The annual tournament has attracted eight regional teams and Australia, who were invited to play. The final will take place on October 20.