The Vietnamese U19 team lost 4-0 to Uzbekistan in their first match at the Asian Football Confederation U19 Championships in Ras Al Khaimah City, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Sunday.

Uzbekistan top Group C after the defending champions North Korea were held to a 1-1 draw by Jordan.

In Group A, underdogs Iran smashed Japan 2-0 and the hosts UAE drew 1-1 with Kuwait, while in Group B Thailand beat China 2-1 to claim top spot.

Viet Nam will meet North Korea today and play Jordan on Thursday.-VNS