Before the match of the 33rd SEA Games final between U22 Vietnam and U22 Thailand, thousands of fans poured into the giant LED screen area on Le Loi Street.
The atmosphere here is hotter than ever with the belief: Vietnam is the champion!
According to the reporter's records at 7:00 p.m. on December 18, 2025, the streets flowing into the center of Ho Chi Minh City such as Nam Ky Khoi Nghia, Pasteur, Le Loi... have begun to be congested. The red color of the national flag, the "Vietnam Chien Thang" issued issued issued issued a notice and the yellow star red flag T-shirt "dyed" a corner of the sky.
The focus of attention is the area of Le Loi Street (from Phan Boi Chau Street to Nam Ky Khoi Nghia), where a large LED screen is installed to serve people watching the final match at 7:30 p.m. The sound of the qu quvuzela flute, the shout of "Vietnam is the champion" continuously resounded, erasing all gaps between strangers, all in one football beat.
In the enthusiastic atmosphere, fans could not hide their confidence in the ability to defend the title of the coach and students of the U22 Vietnam team, even though the opponent was the arch-rival Thailand.
Present on Le Loi Street very early to get a good spot, Mr. Nguyen Tran Quoc Bao (Tan Thoi Hoa Ward) excitedly shared: "Meeting Thailand is always difficult, but this year's U22 players are very brave. I am sure Vietnam will solve the match in 90 minutes. I predict the score is 2-1 in favor of the Golden Star Warriors."
Coming with a group of university friends, Ms. Nguyen Ngoc Anh (22 years old, living in Thong Tay Hoi ward) was equally optimistic: "The atmosphere here is wonderful! I just bought the flag and cheekers. I have absolute confidence in the home team's defense. U22 Vietnam will keep a clean sheet and win at least 1-0. Tonight, Ho Chi Minh City will definitely not sleep!"
To ensure the safety of thousands of fans who "spent" their all with the team, the authorities have deployed a plan to ensure security and order. Lieutenant Colonel Nguyen Van Binh, Deputy Head of the Traffic Police Department (PC08) said that the unit had mobilized 100% of the combat force since 6:00 p.m. Working groups coordinated with the Mobile Police and Ward Police to set up checkpoints on key routes to regulate traffic and prevent local congestion.
PC08 representative emphasized that in addition to creating conditions for people to have fun and cheer, the authorities will resolutely strictly handle cases of taking advantage of crowds to cause trouble, illegally racing, weaving or violating alcohol concentration after matches.
