Photos: Olympic Vietnam heartbroken but proud after semi-final loss

VOV.VN -Things did not go well for the Vietnamese Olympic team in their semi-final match against the Republic of Korea (RoK) on August 29. Here are some photos that perfectly sum up their sorrows after losing 3-1 to RoK.

After the match ends, some of the Vietnamese players collapsed to the pitch in anguish.
Captain Van Quyet leads the team towards the stands to thank the contingent of Vietnamese fans for their steadfast support.
In previous matches, the team performed a “Viking Clap” to celebrate their victories.
But this time, they do it in tears.
Xuan Manh (left) and Duy Manh play well in the semi-final match.
Cong Phuong (left) and Dinh Trong cannot hide the sadness.
Xuan Truong (right) was substituted at half-time due to his poor performance.
Vietnamese fans still feel proud of the Olympic team because they believe all of the players tried their utmost to win.
The Vietnamese team will next play in the third-place match against the UAE on September 1.
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