AFF Cup 2018: Despite heavy rain, Vietnamese fans still dyed a corner of Malaysia's stadium red
(Baonghean.vn) - A large number of Vietnamese football fans have arrived in Malaysia, ready to go to Bukit Jalil Stadium to cheer on Coach Park Hang-seo and his team in the first leg of the AFF Cup final against Malaysia despite heavy rain.
Image of Vietnamese fans in Malaysia before the match. |
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Nearly 5 hours before kick-off, Malaysian fans lined up neatly to enter Bukit Jalil Stadium, without any jostling or pushing. Photo: Trung Kien |
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Thousands of fans from both Vietnam and Malaysia arrived at Bukit Jalil Stadium early. There are currently about 100 Vietnamese fans at Gate E. Photo: Trung Kien |
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Many beautiful Vietnamese female fans came with their relatives eagerly waiting for the match. Photo: Trung Kien |
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These are Vietnamese people working and living in Malaysia, traveling nearly 100km to get to the stadium. Photo: Trung Kien |
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At 3:55 p.m. (Malaysia time), a very heavy rain poured down on Kuala Lumpur, making the Bukit Zalil stadium completely wet. It is possible that the Vietnamese team will have to go through a "water battle" with the host tonight. Photo: Trung Kien |
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The rain did not dampen the enthusiasm of Vietnamese fans who traveled a long distance to cheer on the team. Photo: Trung Kien |
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At 4:30 p.m. local time, the stadium organizers opened the gates for Vietnamese fans to enter the stadium. These are the earliest Vietnamese fans to arrive at Bukit Zalil Stadium. Photo: Trung Kien |
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Eagerly awaiting the first leg of the final. Photo: Trung Kien |
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Everyone is ready to wait for the decisive match of this year's AFF Cup. Photo: Trung Kien |

Vietnam national football team rehearses in the rain, Trong Hoang is ready to face Malaysia again
(Baonghean.vn) - At 6:00 p.m. today, the Vietnam National Team had its final training session before the Malaysia - Vietnam first leg final match of the 2018 AFF Cup taking place tomorrow, December 11.