Off the pitch: As pliable as wax!

Goalkeeper Ho Tien Sap and the coach of the Quynh Luu Children's Team. Photo: Thanh Phuc

In the second match of Group E, Nghi Loc Children's team faced Quynh Luu Children's team. Since this group only had three teams, a win was mandatory to advance to the next round. If the match ended in a draw, a penalty shootout would ensue. Therefore, both teams played with great determination. However, with their superior physical fitness and tactics, Quynh Luu Children's team quickly gained the upper hand and took the lead.

On the Quỳnh Lưu Children's team's side, the players were also very aggressive and played explosively, creating many threatening opportunities against the opponent's goal, but with his sharp reflexes, goalkeeper Hồ Tiến Sáp successfully defended against them. He was enthusiastically praised by the fans: "Sáp is so pliable! And it's top-quality beeswax, so it's both fragrant and sweet. Try not to melt, Tiến Sáp!"

The fan base is absolutely amazing!

The Dien Chau fan club. Photo: Thanh Phuc

Although the home team was playing their last match of the day, the Dien Chau Children's team's supporters had already gathered in full force at the stadium since early afternoon. Besides being the largest group, with the most women among them, this cheering squad also brought along a full set of accessories: banners, horns, and even drums…

Ms. Hang Nga, President of the Dien Chau Supporters' Association, said: "We arrived in Vinh on the afternoon of June 8th and have been accompanying the children to each match; taking care of their meals, sleep, and encouraging them..."

And perhaps, it was also thanks to that enthusiastic support from the fans that Dien Chau Children's team won both matches, securing their place in the next round.

How thoughtful!

Bringing rechargeable fans to the stands. Photo: Thanh Phuc

On the stands reserved for Nghi Loc Children's team, in addition to drinks, towels, palm leaf fans, and paper fans, some parents even brought rechargeable fans to "watch the game in comfort."

"The battery lasts for 8 hours after a full charge, so it's great. It keeps the kids cool while they wait for the game and also keeps the parents comfortable while they cheer on their children," said a fan. That's incredibly thoughtful!