Mountain residents take to the streets to celebrate U23 Vietnam's victory
(Baonghean.vn) - When player Van Thanh successfully scored the last penalty kick to help U23 Vietnam reach the final, joining the jubilant atmosphere of football lovers across the country, fans from the mountainous region of Nghe An poured into the streets.
In the entire Nam Dinh village, Chi Khe commune (Con Cuong), only a few households were able to watch the match between U23 Vietnam and Qatar, including Mr. Vi Van De's family. This family is one of the few households using pay TV. In the afternoon, the farming village was quite deserted, many young people gathered at Mr. De's house to watch the most memorable semi-final match they had ever seen.
Fans of mountainous district of Tuong Duong celebrate the victory of U23 Vietnam.
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People of Nam Dinh village, Chi Khe commune (Con Cuong) watch the semi-final match. Photo: Huu Vi |
Cheers echoed throughout the mountain village when Quang Hai scored the second goal, completing his double and helping the U23 Vietnam team escape danger. After the tense moments of the penalty shootout, the atmosphere exploded after Van Thanh's kick helped the U23 Vietnam team advance to the final match.
Mr. Lo Van Hoc, who has just returned from Quang Ninh after a long business trip, had an afternoon of fun in his hometown. He said that he has been passionate about football since he was young. Therefore, the victory of U23 Vietnam over Qatar is a very meaningful gift for him.
In Con Cuong town, this evening, many people poured into the streets to celebrate. A procession of motorbikes carrying red flags with yellow stars departed from Muong Thanh hotel to Con Cuong town. The procession then turned back towards Con Cuong - Anh Son to continue the parade. They shouted slogans "Vietnam wins! Vietnam is the champion!"
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The atmosphere of victory celebration of the people of Hoa Binh town (Tuong Duong). Photo: Dinh Tuan |
Also in Hoa Binh town (Tuong Duong), the atmosphere of victory celebration was bustling. Processions on motorbikes equipped with red flags with yellow stars marched continuously in the town area and some neighboring areas.
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Many people walked down the streets in Hoa Binh town (Tuong Duong) to celebrate the victory of U23 Vietnam. Photo: Dinh Tuan |
There was a real festive atmosphere in this highland town. Many people also marched on foot through the streets to celebrate the victory.
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In a meaningful afternoon, there were also some unsightly images on the district streets. Photo: Dinh Tuan |
According to information from Con Cuong District Police, after the match ended, many motorbikes paraded on the district streets. However, there were no traffic jams or traffic safety violations. "After being informed, people maintained order" - Deputy Head of Con Cuong Traffic Police Team Hoang Ngoc Van added. According to Ky Son District Traffic Police, traffic in this area was not affected when people poured into the streets to celebrate. "People mainly shared joy together at home. We still have to be on duty to prevent situations that disrupt security and order" - a Ky Son Traffic Police officer said.