After the semi-final match that took place last night, when U23 Vietnam stopped before U23 China, the atmosphere in the square where player Pham Minh Phuc's family (Hung Yen) watched the match subsided in many emotions.
Mixed with regret is pride when witnessing their son and teammates playing hard in the national team jersey. For Minh Phuc's family, the results on the field do not reduce their love, but further make them understand the pressures and challenges that their son is going through.
From early morning, parents, relatives and a large number of people were present at the square to watch and cheer for U23 Vietnam. Throughout the match, all eyes were on the big screen, watching every ball of the team, especially at times when Pham Minh Phuc was present on the field.
When the final whistle sounded, many people could not hide their regret, but still gave applause to encourage the young players.
Pham Minh Phuc's family has calculated a plan to welcome him back to his hometown when he completes his mission with the team. Mr. Pham Van Tuan, Minh Phuc's father, said that the family plans to go to the airport to pick up their son.
The whole family hopes to meet Phuc soon to encourage him. However, the specific time depends on the team's schedule and movements. When he can return, the family will proactively arrange things" - Mr. Tuan shared.
Although the specific schedule has not been finalized, family members have planned to prepare a warm reunion meal when Minh Phuc returns. That meal is not a celebration, but an opportunity for the whole family to gather, share, encourage and motivate Phuc after the tournament.
Looking back at his son's journey with the round ball, Mrs. Nguyen Thi Huong - Minh Phuc's mother could not hide her emotion. She said that Phuc has been passionate about football since he was 4-5 years old. When he was young, he often played plastic ball in the house, playing with his mother and grandmother.
By the summer of 3rd grade, Minh Phuc officially took his first steps in the competition path when participating in the U10 and U11 teams of Hung Yen province (old), thereby gradually being trained in a more methodical football environment.
According to Ms. Huong, Minh Phuc is a sentimental person, always thinking about his family. Whether training or competing far from home, Phuc often calls to ask his parents, share about his daily life, eating and his situation.
Phuc always tells his parents that he is okay, he can take care of himself, to reassure his parents" - Ms. Huong shared. That maturity helps the family feel more secure, even in times when the competition results are not as desired.
The defeat to U23 China is a milestone of many emotions for Pham Minh Phuc and his teammates. For the family watching from the square, it is not only the sadness of a defeat, but also a lesson on his son's journey to adulthood.
When Minh Phuc returns to his hometown, the family's arms and reunion meal will be a spiritual support for him to continue his efforts, aiming for future goals in his football career.
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