HANOI (Interstat) — Vietnam defeated Chinese Taipei 2-0 on Wednesday, scoring once in each half to earn the home victory. Michael Olaha put Vietnam ahead in the 21st minute, and Nguyen Dinh Bac doubled the lead in the 58th. Nguyen Dinh Bac recorded one goal in 87 minutes, while Olaha recorded one goal in 73 minutes. Vietnam’s competition record now stands at 1-0, and its overall record is 2-1. Chinese Taipei’s competition record is 0-1, and its overall record is also 0-1. Vietnam previously beat Pakistan 4-2 at home and lost 1-0 at Malaysia this season. Vietnam made three substitutions at halftime and later brought on replacements for Olaha and Nguyen Dinh Bac. Chinese Taipei made changes in the 69th, 77th and 90th minutes, including one minute of stoppage time. The visitors could not find a goal, and Vietnam protected its two-goal advantage through the final whistle.