Vietnam team excitedly departs for AFF Cup 2018, Cong Phuong brings banner sent by fans
Viet Hung•November 5, 2018 10:10
On the morning of November 5, the central defenders Tien Dung and Dinh Trong linked arms and took a photo together. Meanwhile, Cong Phuong and Tien Linh carried a banner given by a fan.
At 8:00 a.m. on November 5, the Vietnamese team arrived at Noi Bai airport to depart for Laos to attend the opening match of the 2018 AFF Cup. VFF General Secretary Le Hoai Anh welcomed the team at the car door.
Since the flight was scheduled to take off at 9:35, the entire team rushed to the check-in area. Before that, the heavy luggage had been transferred to the airport.
Many fans took motorbikes and buses from 7am to see the players off. Goalkeepers Bui Tien Dung, Cong Phuong, and Ha Duc Chinh were the most sought-after players.
Female fans did not forget to carry banners to cheer and call the players' names every time they passed by.
Cong Phuong and Tien Linh held a banner to take a souvenir photo. Then, Cong Phuong took it through the security gate.
The central defender duo Bui Tien Dung and Dinh Trong linked arms when taking group photos and always walked side by side when doing exit procedures.
Coach Park Hang-seo appears to be busy. Although he is highly sought after by fans, he refuses invitations to take photos with them.
Goalkeeper Bui Tien Dung and Tuan Manh appeared to be close. They both checked their checked baggage together.
Doan Van Hau happily chatted with Duy Manh. He smiled the whole time he was doing customs procedures.
Assistant Lee happily greeted reporters before leaving.
The players checked in quickly. When arriving in Laos, the Vietnamese team stayed at a 5-star hotel with many Vietnamese staff. On November 8, the team will play the opening match of the AFF Cup 2018 and return to Vietnam on November 9.
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