Cong Phuong's father: "It's a pity, but we've already won."
(Baonghean.vn) - When the final whistle of the final match between U23 Vietnam and U23 Uzbekistan sounded, as well as the general mood of the people of the whole country, at the house of player Cong Phuong in hamlet 6, My Son commune (Do Luong), fans could not help but feel regretful.
This afternoon, the atmosphere of watching the final match at Cong Phuong’s house was completely different from the previous matches. A large screen TV was installed outside the yard; a banner with the words “Vietnam wins” was stretched across the gate; a large drum was placed in the middle of the yard and more than 300 fans from inside and outside the province came here to cheer for the U23 Vietnam team.
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| The audience filled both inside and outside Cong Phuong's house. Photo: Huy Thu |
Since early afternoon, Mr. Bay and Mrs. Hoa's family - Cong Phuong's parents - had prepared a lot of refreshments such as water, tea, beer, roasted peanuts, candy, etc. Right from the start of the match, the audience was packed inside and outside the house, standing up on the walls. It can be said that the atmosphere of watching football this afternoon at Cong Phuong's house was as joyful as a big festival.
Crazy atmosphere at Cong Phuong's house.
The two halves passed in suspense and anticipation. Everyone thought that if they held on to the second extra time like this, history would repeat itself like the match against Qatar, but unexpectedly, in the last minute, the U23 Uzbekistan team scored another goal. At that moment, many spectators at Cong Phuong's house were in tears.
The final match ended, U23 Vietnam only won the Asian runner-up position. But after a moment of regret, the fans cheered and celebrated the team.
Cong Phuong's mother shared her feelings after the match.
Mr. Nguyen Cong Bay, Cong Phuong's father, said: "In football, there are winners and losers. Although the Vietnamese team did not come first, the way they played was a great feat, it's just a pity." Mrs. Nguyen Thi Hoa, Cong Phuong's mother, shared: "Under the sub-zero temperature at Changzhou Stadium, the kids played with all their might. I hope the coaching staff and the kids stay healthy and optimistic to contribute to the new tournaments."
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| Fans inside and outside the province were disappointed when we did not win the Cup. Photo: Huy Thu |
Mr. Nguyen Hoan Ngan (41 years old) and his wife, from Thuan An Town, Binh Duong Province, arrived at Cong Phuong's house after their flight this morning. Throughout the match, he always carried the national flag on him and cheered enthusiastically for the team.
Before leaving Cong Phuong's house to return to the South, Mr. Ngan shared: "I have long dreamed of coming to Nghe An and watching football at Cong Phuong's house, and now it has come true. It is really touching to see everyone gathered here happily. In this match, although the U23 Vietnam team only won the runner-up position, I think that is still a victory. Let's be happy with the achievements we have."
