Vietnamese fans march to 'light the fire' for coach Troussier and his team
Hai Hoang•DNUM_CGZADZCACE 18:24
(Baonghean.vn) - On the afternoon of March 26, in Hanoi, Vietnamese fans (VFS North) paraded through many streets in Hanoi, creating a bustling atmosphere before the match against Indonesia in the second qualifying round of the 2026 World Cup in Asia.
Before the second leg match between the Vietnam National Team and the Indonesia National Team in the 2026 World Cup Asian qualifiers, the Vietnam Supporters' Association (VFS North) gathered to march and cheer for coach Troussier and his team. Photo: Hai HoangAt exactly 3:30 p.m., members of the fan club gathered at the VFS Clubhouse and prepared to march. Photo: Hai HoangThe group of fans marched through many main streets such as Lang, Tran Duy Hung, and Thang Long Boulevard before arriving at My Dinh Stadium. Photo: Hai HoangThe cheers of "Vietnam is the champion, Vietnam wins" were shouted by a group of fans wearing red shirts with yellow stars. Photo: Hai HoangThe group of fans walked in rows, and wore full helmets to ensure safety when participating in traffic. Photo: Hai HoangMr. Phan Dinh Long (Chairman of the Vietnam Supporters Association - VFS North) said: "Although the results of the Vietnam National Team in recent matches have not been good, the members of the association have always accompanied and encouraged the team." Photo: Hai HoangMr. Long revealed that the association has purchased red hats, which both represent the national identity and match the team's jersey color, to be ready to "fuel" the players. Photo: Hai HoangIt has been a long time since the team had a chance to play at home, the fans expressed their excitement and anticipation to "burn" themselves out at My Dinh Stadium. Photo: Hai HoangWith the encouragement of the fans, the players of the Vietnam National Team will certainly play their best against the visiting team Indonesia. Photo: Hai HoangPreviously, coach Philippe Troussier hoped that fans would come to My Dinh Stadium in large numbers and cheer on the home team. Photo: Hai HoangThe match between Vietnam and Indonesia will take place at My Dinh National Stadium at 7:00 p.m. tonight (March 26).This is the match that will decide the ticket to the next round for the Vietnam team, when in the first leg, coach Troussier and his team lost to Indonesia with a score of 1-0. Photo: Hai Hoang