Fans enjoy sleepless night following AFF Cup victory over the Philippines
Friday, 11:58, 07/12/2018
VOV.VN - Football fans across Hanoi stayed up late into the night after Vietnam cruised to a 2-1 victory in their second-leg semi-final match against the Philippines in the ASEAN Football Federation (AFF) Suzuki Cup 2018 on December 6.
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Thousands of local people took to the streets of Hanoi after the referee blew the final whistle to end the second-leg semi-final match between Vietnam and the Philippines at My Dinh National Stadium on December 6. |
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Vietnam successfully defeated the Philippines 4-2 on aggregate over the two matches to book their place in the final of the AFF Suzuki Cup 2018. |
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The streets of Hanoi were flooded with red national flags following the emphatic victory clinched by the Vietnamese team. |
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After a long 10 year wait, this is the first time the Vietnam national football team have advanced to the finals of the AFF Cup. |
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Fans in Hanoi are overjoyed with the team’s historic victory. |
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Pots and pans become musical instruments to cheer on the national team. |
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Pictures of head coach Park Hang Seo appeared on the streets. |
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Many young people show different ways to celebrate the Vietnamese team’s victory. |
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A girl proudly displays the national flag. |
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Streets are packed with crowds of football fans, they fill the air with their chants. |
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Football fans light flares on Hanoi streets. |
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A boy stands on the motorbike, waving national flag. |
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Two men flap hands to celebrate the Vietnamese team’s history even they don’t know each other. |
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Father and daughter share happiness together. |
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Innocent child fan |