Cong Vinh retired from his career, called Thuy Tien and cried.

(Baonghean.vn) - The 2-2 draw with Indonesia in the second leg of the semi-final at My Dinh Stadium last night (December 7) probably brought many emotions to captain Le Cong Vinh, but especially tears.

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Before the match started, fans saw tears on the cheeks of the Nghe An striker while singing the national anthem because this could be the last time Cong Vinh plays on the Vietnamese national team's field. Previously, Cong Vinh had announced that the AFF Cup Suzuki 2016 would be his last season before retiring.

Cong Vinh cried while singing the national anthem before the match.

The semi-final match against Indonesia at My Dinh Stadium made many spectators exclaim, “The craziest football match ever seen”, “Watching it made me feel worried, then angry, then overwhelmed with emotion, then sad”,… when Vietnam fell behind, then equalized and took the lead.

But in the end, luck still did not smile on coach Huu Thang and his students, the Vietnamese team stopped at the semi-finals with a 2-2 draw with the away team.

Thuy Tien followed the match and was always a spiritual support for Cong Vinh whether he succeeded or failed. (Photo: Thuy Tien's Facebook)

Singer Thuy Tien, Cong Vinh's wife, shared on her Facebook fanpage: "She called home crying, the first time she cried with me. I told her not to cry because her father had done his best, to be proud of what she had tried to contribute...".

Thuy Tien posted a photo with words of encouragement for her husband. She also expressed her attitude towards the criticisms aimed at Cong Vinh after the match. Photo: Thuy Tien's Facebook

Cong Vinh then also posted a status:

“Thank you football for letting me experience all the most intense emotions. Thank you to the fans who have always been by my side, sharing with me whether I succeed or fail… I am always grateful to you.

Today is the day I officially retire from my football career, from national team to club level… It’s time to allow myself to rest. Thank you for everything.”

Lam Lam