On the sidelines of the Nghe An Newspaper Cup: From the mountains down, from the sea up
A highlight of the Nghe An Newspaper Cup Youth and Children's Football Tournament is the cultural diversity of different regions, as people from all over the province gather to cheer on the teams.
Carrying the baby in a sling while cheering.
Participating in the Nghe An Newspaper Cup Youth Football Tournament for the first time, player Dau Hoang Bach Nhan (Quy Chau Youth team) had his own group of six supporters cheering him on. These six supporters traveled to Vinh from the very beginning of the tournament and were present at the stadium for all the matches.
Carrying her one-year-old grandson in a sling made of a traditional Thai ethnic scarf, Nhân's grandmother shared in broken Vietnamese:
- It wasn't just people from Quy Chau who came down; our relatives living in Vinh also came to see it.
"This is the first time we've all gone on a trip together in such a large group and stayed for so long. This tournament is great! We loved it!" Nhân's aunt added.
After cheering for the Quy Chau Youth team, this large crowd, along with the baby in the carrier, went into the stadium to cheer for the Quy Chau Children's team. The villagers' love for football truly impressed the fans of other teams.
"We have to keep playing!"
After losing to Quy Hop Children's team in this morning's match, the playersHoang Mai Children's HospitalLost their spot in the next round.
After the match, the coach of the Hoang Mai Children's team pointed out the mistakes that led to the team's defeat. Parents standing around the players also expressed their regret. Here's a quick transcript of a conversation between the mothers and grandmothers on the sidelines:
- So, we won't be making it to the next round?
- Yes, there are still matches to play, but even if we win, we won't advance to the next round.
- Well, what's the point of staying to play football? Wouldn't it be better to just go home?
- If you're going to get your teeth fixed like that, you have to keep playing! If you've joined, you have to compete properly! Even if you lose, you have to be professional.
- Oh really? ...Yeah, big tournaments should be played professionally.
"Okay, go home and rest so you can play again tomorrow. Just do your best, winning or losing doesn't matter anymore!" - a parent shouted.
Indeed, in sports there are always wins and losses, but sometimes, winning and losing aren't everything…
All for our beloved team.
After a tense match against Nam Dan Children's team,Quynh Luu Children's HospitalThey erupted in joy at the victory. Because it was Sunday, the large number of cheering fans made the joy even greater.
Carrying a large Styrofoam box, a female fan excitedly showed it off: "Here it is! Fresh, clean seafood, frozen and brought all the way from Quynh Beach to nourish the players!"
After the phone call, another fan loudly announced: "Ms. Ly has decided! The team will receive a bonus of 1 million dong to help them recover!"
According to unofficial sources from parents, the family of the Quỳnh Lưu team's coach, from his mother to his wife, are very supportive of the team. During this morning's match, a district leader even took advantage of his day off to travel to Vinh to watch and cheer on the young players.
