Local fans celebrate U23 Vietnam reaching AFC quarter-finals
VOV.VN - Vietnam’s U23 squad secured a quarter-final berth in the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) U23 Championship in China, with local fans in Hanoi excitedly celebrating as they savour the result.
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Members of Vietnam Football Supporters (VFS) gather at a coffee shop near Hang Day Stadium in Hanoi to show support for the Vietnam U23s. |
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Vietnamese fans cheered on their U23 team as they took to the pitch to face Syria in the last qualifying round match of the AFC U23 Championship on January 17. |
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Supporters are on the edge of their seats as they watch Vietnamese players in a tough match. |
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They are relieved when coach Park Hang Seo’s team narrowly escape from falling a goal behind. |
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When the referee blows the final whistle, Vietnamese fans celebrate Vietnam U23s victory. This is the first time the squad has reached the quarter-finals of the AFC U23 Championship. |
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The Vietnam U23 squad progressed thanks to a goalless draw with U23 Syria in the last qualifying round match at the AFC U23 Championship in China on January 17. |
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Vietnamese supporters take to street and dance with flares. |
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They move to Ho Guom (the Sword Lake) to celebrate the Vietnam U23 squad’s victory. |
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A French supporter rejoices with Vietnamese fans. |
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Local fans sing celebratory songs in front of the Hanoi Opera House. |
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Vietnamese supporters hope the Park Hang Seo’s team will go further in the tournament, continuing to set historical milestones in world football. |