Never before has the Vietnamese football scene been so popular. For a long time, the Vietnamese people have been so happy and excited. What is the reason? Because for the first time in our history, our U23 soccer team has registered in the Asian Football Final will take place at 15:00 on January 27, 2018 (in Vietnam time) at the stadium Changzhou, China.
Photo: U23 Vietnam team
It is difficult to express our emotions at this moment. We have not believed our eyes yet. Our players are really excellent. Before going to the Asian U23 tournament, our boys are not expected much. Because of that, compared to the region, they do not really have both physical and technical strengths.
We can only cheer and pray, hopefully they will learn a lot from this tournament. But, surprisingly, in response to our feelings, U23 Vietnam has devoted itself through the game, constantly surprises the fans and win convincingly.
First, the match between U23 Vietnam and U23 Syria took place at 18:30 on January 17, 2018 (in Vietnam time) in Changshu Stadium, China. After 90 minutes, the goal of Vietnam has been maintained. With that result, U23 Vietnam won the ticket to the quarterfinals U23 Asia. This is the first time Vietnam has qualified to compete in the quarterfinals of the U23 Asian Championship. Great!
Next is the quarterfinals between U23 Vietnam and U23 Iraq which takes place at 18:30 on January 20, 2018 (in Vietnam time) at Changshu Stadium, China. Experts rated U23 Vietnam as weaker than the opponent in all aspects. They do not believe our boys can beat the boys of Iraq. But in the end, the impossible has become possible. After 120 minutes of chasing the tense score, Vietnam beat Iraq 3-3, forcing the two teams into the penalty shootout. Here, U23 Vietnam won the final 5-3 against rivals Iraq, won the ticket to the semi-finals with U23 Quatar.
Photo: Tense match between U23 Viet Nam and U23 Iraq (VNExpress)
Next came the semi-final between U23 Vietnam and U23 Quatar took place on 15:00 on January 23, at Changzhou Stadium, China. Quatar is a strong opponent from Southwest Asia.
Photo: U23 Quatar is considered a very strong team
That makes the fans do not worry, but we still believe they will continue to create surprises. And the truth, the boys brought a big surprise. After 120 minutes equalized, forced into the penalty shootout, U23 Vietnam led opponent Quatar with the score 4-3, won the ticket to the final. Feeling broken. The boys were successful. They are our pride. Millions of fans all over Hanoi, Hue, Saigon, Da Nang, ... pour in the celebration line, bring the national flag and chant: Vietnam champion, Vietnam champion.
Photo: Fans went down the road celebrate the victory U23 Vietnam
Now, we are waiting for each and every hour for the upcoming finals. Hopefully our boys will keep up the spirit and play well. Whatever the outcome, for us, they are the heroes. And we are proud of them. We love U23 Vietnam.