Vietnam went through to the quarter-finals of the AFC Asian Cup after beating Jordan 4-2 in a penalty shootout at the Al-Maktoum Stadium in Dubai, the UAE on January 20. This is the first time that the Vietnamese national team has advanced to the quarterfinals of the Asian Cup.
Fans in Hanoi are overjoyed at the historic result and took to the streets in celebration.
National flags could be seen flying around Hoan Kiem lake.
A fan waves the national flag on top of a car.
The noise of celebrations filled the air long into the night as this man blows a trumpet to show his happiness.
The national flags of both Vietnam and the Republic of Korea could be seen raised in the centre of the capital city.
 
Fans used anything they could get their hands on to help them celebrate, including pans and trumpets.
 
Fans light flares on the streets of Hanoi.
A fan in a unique outfit featuring both the national flags of Vietnam and the Republic of Korea joins the crowd on his motorbike.
Thousands of fans stayed out through the night to celebrate the famous victory.
 

 
 
Children were eager to share in the joyful moment.
Hanoians sung the national anthem and chanted phrases such as "Vietnam champion" and “Vietnam won”.
 
Policemen on duty during the celebrations