Members of Vietnam Football Supporters (VFS) gather at a coffee shop near Hang Day Stadium in Hanoi to show support for the Vietnam U23s.
Vietnamese fans cheered on their U23 team as they took to the pitch to face Syria in the last qualifying round match of the AFC U23 Championship on January 17.
Supporters are on the edge of their seats as they watch Vietnamese players in a tough match.
They are relieved when coach Park Hang Seo’s team narrowly escape from falling a goal behind.
When the referee blows the final whistle, Vietnamese fans celebrate Vietnam U23s victory. This is the first time the squad has reached the quarter-finals of the AFC U23 Championship.
The Vietnam U23 squad progressed thanks to a goalless draw with U23 Syria in the last qualifying round match at the AFC U23 Championship in China on January 17.
Vietnamese supporters take to street and dance with flares.
They move to Ho Guom (the Sword Lake) to celebrate the Vietnam U23 squad’s victory.
A French supporter rejoices with Vietnamese fans.
Local fans sing celebratory songs in front of the Hanoi Opera House.
Vietnamese supporters hope the Park Hang Seo’s team will go further in the tournament, continuing to set historical milestones in world football.