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Fans march in Laos to 'fuel' the Vietnamese team

Hai Hoang (from Vientiane, Laos) DNUM_AJZBCZCACE 18:41

Before the match between Vietnam and Laos at the ASEAN Cup 2024, hundreds of Vietnamese people living in Laos, along with the Vietnam Football Supporters Association (VFS North), marched and created a bustling atmosphere in the capital Vientiane.

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From 4:00 p.m. on December 9, the Vietnam Supporters' Association (VFS North) and hundreds of Vietnamese people living in Laos gathered at Thatluang Square - the center of Vientiane Capital to prepare for a parade to "light the fire" for coach Kim Sang-sik and his team in the match against Laos at the ASEAN Cup 2024. In the photo: Vietnamese fans gathered at Thatluang Square - the center of Vientiane Capital. Photo: Hai Hoang
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Many banners, slogans and flags were also prepared by Vietnamese people living in Laos very early.
In the photo: The parade venue is the Lao National Assembly Building, a building that represents the special friendship between Vietnam and Laos. Photo: Hai Hoang
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Members wearing red shirts with yellow stars, fan club shirts, carrying Vietnamese and Lao national flags created a bustling atmosphere at Thatluang Square. Photo: Hai Hoang
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In addition, the parade also carried a picture of President Ho Chi Minh in the most solemn manner. Photo: Hai Hoang
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The parade passes by the Patuxay Triumphal Arch, a symbol of Lao victory. Photo: Hai Hoang
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All the floats carried the Vietnamese and Lao flags. To prepare for this event, the Vietnamese Association in Laos had planned it a month in advance. Photo: Hai Hoang
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Ms. Nguyen Thi Thu Huyen - Chief of Office of the Vietnamese Association in Laos said: When hearing the news that the Vietnamese team will play the opening match at the ASEAN Cup 2024 in Laos, the Vietnamese people here were very excited. The Vietnamese Association in the capital Vientiane (Laos) also met to discuss and implement a cheering plan. Photo: Hai Hoang
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In addition to the media calling on everyone to come to the stadium, the Association also cooperated with the Fan Association from Vietnam to organize a parade and "fueling" activities for Kim Sang-sik and his team. Photo: Hai Hoang
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With this encouragement, coach Kim Sang-sik and his team will have great confidence before the opening match. The confrontation between the Vietnamese and Lao teams will take place at 8 p.m. on December 9 at the Laos National Stadium. Photo: Hai Hoang

Hai Hoang (from Vientiane, Laos)