The first leg semi-final match between Vietnam and Malaysia at Bukit Jalil Stadium (Kuala Lumpur) officially took place at 8 pm, but from 6 pm, the atmosphere at Nguyen Hue pedestrian street became bustling. At about 6:30 pm, the rain started to pour heavily, but the cheering atmosphere at Nguyen Hue pedestrian street was still bustling. Many fans wore raincoats, quickly settled down, turned to the LED screens and waited for the time the match started.
According to Lao Dong's records, people in red and yellow star shirts, carrying flags and banners, continuously flock to Nguyen Hue pedestrian street. Many families and groups of young people are present early, preparing snacks, drinks and tarpaulins to choose convenient locations in front of LED screens.
Previously, the Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee installed 5 large LED screens along Nguyen Hue street, the section from Le Loi intersection to Ton Duc Thang intersection, to serve people and tourists to watch the match for free.
Mr. Hoang Trung Tien (resident of Binh Duong ward) said that his whole family went from Binh Duong to the center to wait to watch football from about 4 pm. "Being late is very difficult to find a good spot in front of the LED screen. Coming here is not only to watch football but also to immerse yourself in the cheering atmosphere with everyone," he shared.
As the match time approached, the sound of trumpets, drums and the shouts "Vietnam wins" echoed in the pedestrian street. Fans turned to the screen, hoping that the head coach and players of the Vietnamese national team would have a favorable result in the away match.
At Bukit Jalil Stadium, the Vietnamese team will face host Malaysia in the first leg of the ASEAN Cup 2026 semi-final.
