According to Lao Dong's records, in the early morning of January 24, right after the final whistle, Nguyen Hue pedestrian street area was bustling with cheers, applause and trumpets and drums cheering. Thousands of people and fans brought red flags with yellow stars, shouting "Vietnam wins". The sound of trumpets, drums, and cheers echoed endlessly, creating a bustling atmosphere.
Central roads such as Le Loi, Ton Duc Thang, Ham Nghi, Nam Ky Khoi Nghia..., streams of people carrying red flags with yellow stars stretched, moving slowly, creating a familiar "storming" image after each victory of Vietnamese football. Functional forces were strengthened to divert traffic, reminding people to celebrate in order, ensuring safety.
Mr. Pham Quoc Khanh (resident of Xuan Hoa ward) said that he and his group of friends joined the crowd of people "going storming" right after the match.
I walked amidst a sea of people, red flags flying, emotions indescribable," Mr. Khanh excitedly said.
Mr. Tran Van Quyet (resident of Ben Thanh ward) said that this victory is of special significance.
U23 Vietnam played bravely, defeating a strong opponent like U23 Korea. Seeing people taking to the streets to celebrate in a crowded but orderly manner, I clearly felt the pride of the fans," Mr. Quyet proudly shared.
Until dawn of the same day, the celebratory atmosphere in the center of Ho Chi Minh City had not cooled down. For the people, the victory of U23 Vietnam against U23 Korea was not only a sporting joy, but also a moment to connect the community, spread pride and belief in the future of Vietnamese football.
Previously, U23 Vietnam's victory was decided on penalties after a dramatic score chase. Quoc Viet and Dinh Bac scored in the 2 main halves respectively. However, the match was brought back to a 2-2 balance after U23 Korea equalized.
Next, the two teams could not decide the winner in 2 extra periods, so they entered a penalty shootout, deciding the winner and loser. As a result, U23 Vietnam won against U23 Korea.
