Urinboev Muhammadali put Uzbekistan ahead in the fifth minute before Nurlan doubled the lead in the 68th minute.
Viet Nam pushed for a comeback but struggled to break through Uzbekistan's well-organised defence.
Despite the defeat, Viet Nam finished second in Group C with four points after the Philippines beat Kuwait 2–1 in the other match. Uzbekistan topped the group with a perfect nine points.
Viet Nam opened their campaign with a 1–1 draw against Kuwait before beating the Philippines 2–0 to secure four points and advance to the knockout stage.
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