impressive vietnam u23s in stellar win against u23 indonesia at sea games 31 picture 1
The U23 team receive plenty of support from more than 16,000 spectators at Viet Tri Stadium in the match against Indonesia’s U23 team in the opening match of Group A in the men's football at SEA Games 31.
Local football fans wear red flags with yellow stars and carry the national flag to Viet Tri Stadium as they cheer on head coach Park Hang Seo's side
In addition, fans also bring a large flag to the stadium. The flag is unveiled before the home side sing the national anthem.
Head coach Park Hang-seo selects his best team for the opening match of the tournament.
During the first half, the Vietnamese side face a lot of difficulties, with their opponent's employing some rough tactics.
Hung Dung plays very well and controls the midfield for Vietnam.
In the first half, Vietnam’s U23 side carve out several chances but fail to take advantage of these opportunities
However, in the second half, striker Tien Linh puts in an impressive display to spur the home team on.
In the 54th minute, Tien Linh scores with a delicate finish after receiving a pass from Manh Dung to open the scoring
Vietnamese players celebrate the first goal at the tournament.
In the 74th minute, Vietnamese captain Do Hung Dung co-ordinates well with his teammates to score the second goal for the team.
Hung Dung expresses his sheer joy at scoring the second goal for the U23 side.
The impressive performance receives high praise from local fans
Despite heavy rain at the end of the match, football fans stay to support Vietnam’s U23 team.
Late in the game in the 87th minute, Le Van Do surprises the Indonesian keeper with a shot from outside the box that went in.