In the early morning of January 17, right after the dramatic 3-2 victory over U23 UAE, thousands of people in Ho Chi Minh City took to the streets to celebrate the official ticket to enter the semi-finals of the 2026 AFC U23 Championship for the U23 Vietnam team.
Although the match ended late at night, entering the new day, the bursting joy made the atmosphere all over the roads leading to the center of Ho Chi Minh City more bustling than ever.
The Nguyen Hue pedestrian street area fell into a tight traffic jam when thousands of people flocked to it. The cheers of "Vietnam champion" and the resounding sound of trumpets and drums created a fiery atmosphere regardless of the dawn.
Nearby streets such as Le Loi and Dong Khoi were also almost packed with crowds. Fans could not hide their excitement before the historic victory of U23 Vietnam against U23 UAE.
Functional forces were present in time at intersections to regulate and ensure safety. Although it was past midnight, the crowd still persistently stood by to share the joy of victory, turning the early morning of January 17 into a sleepless night full of pride for Vietnamese football fans.
