According to Lao Dong's records, from about 6 pm, people began to flock to the center of Ho Chi Minh City. The red color of the national team jersey, Vietnamese flag and cheering items covered many areas in Nguyen Hue pedestrian street. Many groups of young people and families were present to watch and cheer for the Vietnamese team.
When the match started, cheers continuously rang out after each attack of the Vietnamese team. Dangerous situations in front of Malaysia's goal made thousands of people follow every ball, anxiously waiting for a goal from the Vietnamese team.
The atmosphere was pushed high after each opportunity of the Vietnamese team. Especially, when Nguyen Xuan Son scored the opening goal in the 45+5 minute, Nguyen Hue pedestrian street almost burst into tears. Fans hugged each other to celebrate, raised the national flag and simultaneously chanted the name of the Vietnamese team.
Entering the second half, the match became tense. Each shot of Malaysia made fans hold their breath, while the shouts "Vietnam" continuously rang out to boost the spirit of the players.
In the 86th minute, the joy doubled for the Vietnamese team when a Malaysian player scored an own goal, helping the Vietnamese team increase the score to 2-0.
When the final whistle sounded, joy quickly spread throughout the pedestrian street. Thousands of people clapped, cheered and celebrated the team's victory.
The victory away from home gives the Vietnamese team an advantage before the second leg semi-final at My Dinh Stadium on August 19. After the emotions at Nguyen Hue pedestrian street, fans continue to wait for the decisive match with the expectation that the team will win the right to enter the final.
