Thai and Korean fans declare: "U23 Vietnam will be crowned champion"
Many fans from Thailand, Malaysia, Korea... have affection for U23 Vietnam and believe that coach Park Hang Seo's team will defeat Uzbekistan to win the U23 Asian Cup.
Excellently overcoming formidable opponents from West Asia, U23 Iraq and Qatar, on penalties, U23 Vietnam surprised everyone with an impressive and emotional performance.
Entering the final against U23 Uzbekistan, the red-shirted warriors were underestimated in many aspects. However, with their will and brave fighting spirit, many fans expected U23 Vietnam to end their adventure in China with the championship title.
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| U23 Vietnam received great support from friends in Thailand, Korea and Malaysia. |
On the Asian Football Forum Facebook page, reader Kittipong Sunthornphat (Thailand) wrote: "In my personal opinion, I think U23 Uzbekistan has more advantages. They are superior in terms of physique, physical strength and experience in big matches.
However, U23 Vietnam is full of confidence after proving that they can beat any big team. Hopefully we will see a beautiful and exciting match. I will support the neighboring team and believe that the boys in red can write a new chapter in the history of Southeast Asian football."
A beautiful female fan from Thailand - Wempy Jonathan also encouraged the red army: "Go U23 Vietnam! Win just one more match and you will become the champion. The whole ASEAN bloc is behind you to support you."
Indonesian fan - Agus Maulidyanto shouted: "Not only Vietnamese fans but also ASEAN will support you. Southeast Asian friends will unite to cheer for Park Hang Seo and his team. ASEAN deserves to receive respect from the world with quality players."
Hyaki Ichido from Japan commented wittily: "No matter what the final result is, both teams will have to pack their bags and go home. However, the U23 Vietnam players will be more tired than Uzbekistan, because they have to carry the championship trophy. I think it is quite heavy."
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| U23 Uzbekistan is a strong team, but many fans still believe in U23 Vietnam's victory in the final. |
Korean fans of U23 Uzbekistan petitioned: "Please defeat U23 Uzbekistan to avenge my Korean team. U23 Vietnam will become the representative of East Asian and Southeast Asian football in the final match."
Another fan in Korea also expressed his love for U23 Vietnam: "Mr. Park Hang Seo cannot create an excellent team without good players. You always enter the match with great fighting spirit and will. U23 Vietnam go ahead! Bring the championship cup back to Hanoi."
Another Thai reader - Wachira Kuaskul admitted: "With this rate of progress, Vietnam will surpass Thailand to become the King of Southeast Asian football.
Shaffiq Ishak from Malaysia concluded: "Now the West Asian and East Asian teams can no longer look down on Malaysia or Vietnam as underdogs. Never underestimate us. Go ASEAN! Malaysian fans support U23 Vietnam."
