Ho Chi Minh City fans burst into tears when Vietnam team beat Thailand
Báo Dân trí•02/01/2025
(Dan Tri) - Thousands of fans in Ho Chi Minh City burst into tears when striker Xuan Son scored a double, helping Vietnam defeat Thailand 2-1 in the first leg of the 2024 AFF Cup final.
On the evening of January 2, the atmosphere in Ho Chi Minh City heated up when fans from all over flocked to Binh Tay Market (District 6) to cheer for the Vietnamese team in the first leg of the final match against Thailand. Ho Chi Minh City fans burst into emotion when in the 59th minute, Quang Hai crossed the ball for Van Thanh to head the ball to Xuan Son who rushed in to head the ball close to the goal to open the score of the match (Photo: Trinh Nguyen).
At around 7:30 p.m., the streets of Ho Chi Minh City were filled with flags and colors. Many fans began gathering early, carrying banners, national flags and red shirts with yellow stars to cheer for the Vietnamese team (Photo: Trinh Nguyen). At Binh Tay market area, the shouts of "Vietnam wins" created an exciting, enthusiastic atmosphere (Photo: Trinh Nguyen). "Vietnam and Thailand are two teams with outstanding achievements in the Southeast Asian region. This is an opportunity for the Vietnamese team to affirm its strength and determination on home ground. No matter the result, I will support the Vietnamese team," said Mr. Hoang Long (Phu Nhuan district) (Photo: Trinh Nguyen).
According to statistics, Vietnam has met Thailand 29 times at the national team level but has only won 3 matches, drawn 8 matches and lost 18 matches. Therefore, in tonight's match, coach Kim Sang-sik and his team are expected to "make a difference" after recording an unbeaten streak up to now (Photo: Trinh Nguyen). "I have been waiting for this match for a long time. I believe that the Vietnamese team will play their best to bring joy to the fans," a fan shared (Photo: Trinh Nguyen). A young fan cheers for the Vietnamese team to win against Thailand (Photo: Trinh Nguyen).
Binh Tay market area is bright with red flags with yellow stars. LED screens are equipped for people to fully enjoy (Photo: Trinh Nguyen). Before this match, the "Golden Dragons" were rated higher than Thailand (Photo: Trinh Nguyen). Fans burst into tears at the Vietnamese team's performance against Thailand (Photo: Trinh Nguyen). In Hanoi, many shops on Ta Hien Street have broadcast the AFF Cup final on TV for tourists and locals to watch and cheer for the Vietnamese team (Photo: Ngoc Luu). Hundreds of people burst into celebration after striker Nguyen Xuan Son scored a goal (Photo: Ngoc Luu). The Vietnamese team won 2-1 against Thailand and the championship is only one away match away for the Golden Star Warriors (Photo: Ngoc Luu).
The final whistle sounded, hundreds of fans lit flares and fireworks to celebrate on the old streets (Photo: Ngoc Luu).
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