Vietnamese people in Korea believe the Vietnamese team will win.

When Van Toan scored the decisive goal against the Syrian team in the 108th minute, both Ho Thanh Tam and the professor and members of the lab at the National UniversityChungbuk erupted in joy. Even though they were attending a conference at the time.

"What followed were breathtaking moments when the Vietnamese team defended their achievements and filled with joy when the referee blew the whistle to end the match with a victory for Vietnam," Mr. Tam recalled his emotions on August 27.

Mr. Tam watched all the matches of the Vietnam Olympic team at the 2018 Asiad. In the round of 16 match, hegathered with friends at the house of a member of the Vietnamese student association to watch and cheer for the team in a very exciting atmosphere.

Despite being busy with work, Mr. Bui Van Hieu, 28 years old, a Vietnamese worker in Korea, still tries to arrange his time so as not to miss any matches of the Vietnamese team.At his company, his Korean colleagues love football and are looking forward to the decisive match this afternoon.

"We will hold a football viewing party in Hwaseong Geonggi City"To cheer for the Vietnamese team," said Mr. Hieu.

Meanwhile, Ms. Tran Thanh Du, a Vietnamese woman married to a Korean man, is living in Korea.in Bucheon, watching Vietnam team's matches at AsiadSBS TV channel.

"The atmosphere here is extremely passionate. We are all cheering for the Vietnamese team!", she said. "I love football with all my Vietnamese heart. The teamsMy Korean colleagues in the same company also love football. In this tournament, they are even more interested in Vietnamese football because we are havingThe players have very good and flexible playing styles, especially being led by a Korean coach.

Faith in the golden generation of players

As a football enthusiast, Mr. Tam believes that there are three main factors that helped the Vietnamese Olympic team reach the semi-finals of the Asian Games. Firstly, it is the generation of talented players with individuals who know how to shine at the right time. Secondly, it is Coach Park Hang-Seo, who has inspired and adjusted the appropriate tactics in each match. Finally,It is the team spirit, the cohesion and the determination that flows in the blood of each player.

Meanwhile, South Korea came to this Asian Games with the goal of nothing less than the gold medal. This is shown by the fact that they called up their best players and also the star Son Heung-Min who plays for Tottenham in the Premier League. In addition, we cannot ignore the main striker Hwang Ui-jo, who is leading the list with 8 goals.

"To deal with South Korea, we should apply a tight defense strategy and counterattack quickly and sharply like in the recent quarter-final match against Syria," Mr. Tam suggested. "We can even take the match to penalties and win."

Mr. Hieu also agrees that Korea is a strong team with players playing abroad, in the world's top major tournaments. However, he remains optimistic forgolden generation of playersVietnam team

"CThe players played well. Whether in the main team or in the reserve team, every time they were put on the field, they always fulfilled their roles well.The Vietnamese players are playing more and more solidly, especially in defense, goalkeeper Bui Tien Dung has not conceded any goals yet," he said. "NIf we can overcome the Korean team, we can absolutely win the first continental championship in the history of Vietnamese football."

Ms. Du believes that the Vietnamese team has entered the top 4 strongest teams in the continent thanks to the solidarity, dedication of the whole team and strict adherence to the tactics of the coaching staff and strategist Park Hang-seo. If they continue to promote these factors, the young Vietnamese playersmay work miracles.

Ms. Thanh Nga, another Vietnamese in Bucheon, predicts that this afternoon, the Korean team will take the field with a 4-3-3 formation.

"I will definitely watch this match. Hopefully Vietnam will win 1-0," she said.

This afternoon, Mr. Tam alsoPlan with professor, lab members and students in the department to watch the Vietnam - Korea semi-final match onat 4:00 p.m.

"After the miracle of reaching the final of the U23 Asia, the Vietnamese team came to this Asiad with a group of talented players, especially we have a very excellent and experienced coach Park," he said. "Of course, I believe that Vietnam will win, maybe on penalties. It's a pity, but Son Heung-Min will have to say goodbye to top football for 2 years to wear the military uniform."