The clash between Vietnam and China was decisive in determining the champions.
Vietnamese coach Dinh Hong Vinh’s players proactively entered the match, working together smoothly in the midfield area.
Meanwhile, China demonstrated superiority in ball control and quickly created dangerous situations, notably with Kuai Jiwen's long-range shot that bounced off the crossbar.
Attacking frequently but unable to score, the home team paid the price in the 31st minute, when Vietnam’s striker Quoc Viet received a pass from Le Viktor and then finished with a superb shot, opening the score for the visitors.
In the second half, China increased pressure and was awarded a penalty in the 69th minute, which Aisikaer successfully converted, equalising the score, which remained unchanged until the final whistle.
With the 1-1 draw, Vietnam concluded the tournament undefeated after three matches, securing third place overall.
The Republic of Korea claimed the championship after a 3-1 victory over Uzbekistan in an earlier match.
The organisers named Vietnam’s goalkeeper Cao Van Binh the tournament’s best goalkeeper.
