On the afternoon of January 20, before the semi-final match between U23 Vietnam and U23 China took place, the atmosphere at player Pham Minh Phuc's family became more bustling than usual.
From early morning, relatives, relatives and neighbors were successively present to watch and cheer for the young player who is playing for the U23 Vietnam team.
The small house of Pham Minh Phuc's family on Bach Dang street (Pho Hien ward, Hung Yen province) is decorated simply but stands out with the red color of the national flag.
Shirt printed with the yellow star, banners cheering for the team are prepared by the family for people to come home. The atmosphere of waiting for the big match makes everyone excited and nervous.
Right from the early afternoon, people in the neighborhood took the opportunity to arrange work to come to Phuc's house. Some brought flags, some wore red shirts, and some even prepared drums and trumpets to create more cheering atmosphere.
Stories revolving around the journey of U23 Vietnam at the tournament, especially Pham Minh Phuc's performance in previous matches, became a common topic for everyone.
Talking to Lao Dong Newspaper, Mr. Pham Van Tuan - father of player Pham Minh Phuc - said that the family was very touched by the affection and care of relatives and neighbors for their son.
According to Mr. Tuan, although Phuc is playing away from home, the affection and following of his hometown is a great source of spiritual encouragement for both his family and the player himself.
The cheering atmosphere became more and more exciting in the afternoon. Everyone discussed the location of the screen, arranging seats to be crowded and convenient to watch the match together.
Laughter and words of encouragement for the U23 Vietnam team echoed continuously, creating a warm and cohesive space.
Notably, before the ball rolled, Pham Minh Phuc's mother called her son. The call was short but contained a lot of emotion, with the desire for Phuc and his teammates to play confidently, maintain their spirit and dedicate themselves in the important semi-final match.
In the call, people present all sent wishes, hoping Phuc will play well, contributing to bringing favorable results for U23 Vietnam.
As the competition time approached, the cheering atmosphere at Pham Minh Phuc's house became more exciting. Cheers and applause echoed every time the team and the upcoming match were mentioned.
Regardless of the result, for his family and relatives in his hometown, Pham Minh Phuc's participation in the U23 Vietnam squad in the semi-finals is already a great pride.
In the brilliant red color of the national flag and the consensus of neighbors, the small house of Pham Minh Phuc's family became a special cheering "bridge point", sending all faith and hope to the young players and the U23 Vietnam team before the match kicked off.
