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. |