Dong Tam Long An defeated Korea University Selection Team 2-1 in the first Group A match of the Binh Duong Television international football tournament yesterday.

Rafael Dos Santos Lima opened the score for Long An at the 25th minute, receiving a left-wing pass and scoring off a strong attack past goalkeeper Hwan Kang-jin.

Long An made a double in the second half with an attempt by Souleymane Diabate. The Koreans narrowed the result with a successful penalty by Choi Chi-won at the 75th mark.

V-League's Quang Ninh Coal will play Sport Clube Capixaba of Brazil and SHB Da Nang will meet Ayeyawady United FC,

the Myanmar champions, in Group B matches tomorrow. — VNS