Footballer Xuan Manh's family slaughtered a pig before the U23 final.

Many convoys of cars with the words "Minh Thanh is proud to have Pham Xuan Manh" are marching to Xuan Manh's house. Photo: Thuy Hang

Before the match between the U23 Vietnam team and Uzbekistan, at the home of player Xuan Manh's parents - hamlet 3, Minh Thanh commune, Yen Thanh district, Nghe An province, many relatives and neighbors were present to cheer for the U23 Vietnam team.

From early morning, many fans were present at Xuan Manh's house. Photo: Thuy Hang

From early morning, Mrs. Phan Thi Ha - mother of player Xuan Manh got up very early to go to the market and boil water. She prepared enough food to invite everyone to watch. "These days, many people have come to the house, I just hope that my son will always be calm and confident to play well in this match to bring glory to the country with his teammates".

Football player Xuan Manh's family today (January 27), had many fans coming to celebrate. Photo: Thuy Hang

The atmosphere at Xuan Manh's family is very joyful, everyone is excited with the belief that U23 Vietnam will make a miracle.

Here, everyone is also helping the family slaughter 3 pigs to eat and cheer for the U23 players. Some are boiling water, some are chewing betel, some are preparing banners, all of them hope Xuan Manh and his teammates will play their best to bring glory to the Fatherland. Children were also present early to wear banners and carry the national flag to cheer for the U23 Vietnam team.

Xuan Manh's father, Mr. Pham Xuan Linh, was both moved and happy as he prepared the loudspeaker so that this afternoon, at exactly 3:00 p.m., many people from Hamlet 3 and his brothers would come to watch. He shared: "I believe Manh and his teammates will make a historic victory."