A large number of loyal Vietnamese fans flew to the UAE on January 24 in support of the team led by head coach Park Hang Seo in their upcoming quarter-final tie against Japan.
Thousands of excited Vietnamese fans are set to make their presence felt in the UAE tonight.
The quarter-final clash against Japan is crucial for the Vietnamese team. If they manage to defeat Japan, Vietnam will be among the top 4 strongest teams in Asia for the first time.
The families of the Vietnamese footballers are also travelling from Vietnam to the UAE.
Parents of goalkeeper Bui Tien Dung wait for their flight to the UAE. Bui Van Khanh, father of Tien Dung, believes that Vietnam will record a 2-0 victory over Japan.
Doan Quoc Thang, father of midfielder Doan Van Hau, has confidence that the Vietnamese team can triumph over Japan.
Midfielder Nguyen Quang Hai’s older brother Nguyen Quang Phong was present at the airport.
Vietnamese fans in red T-shirts are expect to turn one section of the UAE’s stadium into a sea of red.
The fans are eager to cheer the team on in the UAE.
Fans are confident that the national team will progress to the semi-finals.
Fans wait for their flight to the UAE.