Vietnam win opener against co-hosts Myanmar at SE Asian championship Vietnamese playmaker Van Toan (21) handles the ball during the Group B game between Vietnam and Myanmar on November 20, 2016 at the AFF Suzuki Cup in Yangon. Tuoi Tre Vietnam have beaten co-hosts Myanmar in their opening fixture of the Southeast Asian football championship thanks to a winner from their top striker. Under huge pressure from Myanmar supporters at the Thuwunna Stadium in Yangon, the Vietnamese approached the game in an attacking manner, but were in no hurry to give the ball away. After long periods where they managed to maintain possession and stretch the Myanmarese defense, striker Van Quyet beat goalie Kyaw Zin Phyo in the 24th minute, following a great pass from midfielder Xuan Truong.  Vietnam continued to push Myanmar back after the opener, with a clear chance missed by Van Quyet in the second half, who shot straight at the goalkeeper following a cross from veteran marksman Cong Vinh. Myanmar equalized soon after this, capitalizing on a distracted Vietnamese defense. Aung Thu picked up possession just outside the box before his left-footed shot gave goalie Nguyen Manh no chance in the 73rd minute.  However Vietnam were not yet defeated and earned their three points seven minutes later when a Trong Hoang cross found Cong Vinh, who deftly prodded the ball home before Kyaw Zin Phyo could clear it, sealing the game at 2-1.  In the other group game Malaysia staged a comeback to defeat Cambodia 3-2 on the same day. The Malaysians sit top of the group thanks to a better goal difference than Vietnam’s. The Vietnamese will take on the group leaders on Wednesday while Myanmar will play Cambodia. The AFF Suzuki Cup 2016 is co-hosted by Myanmar and the Philippines between November 19 and December 17. Eight teams are competing for the trophy, with Group A including Thailand, the Philippines, Singapore and Indonesia. The Thais took three points from their 4-2 win over Indonesia on Saturday, while Singapore were held to a goalless draw by the co-hosts. TUOI TRE NEWS