Vietnamese fans cheer on coach Kim Sang-sik and his team.
Hai Hoang (From Malaysia)•June 10, 2025 18:09
From very early on, a large number of Vietnamese fans were present at Bukit Jalil Stadium to cheer on coach Kim Sang Sik's team in the crucial match against Malaysia in the 2027 Asian Cup qualifiers.
On the evening of June 10th, the Vietnamese national team traveled to the Bukit Jalil Stadium to face Malaysia in the third round of the 2027 Asian Cup qualifiers. This was a crucial match in both teams' journeys to secure a ticket to the 2027 Asian Cup finals. Photo: Hai HoangFrom very early on, a large number of Vietnamese and Malaysian fans flocked to Bukit Jalil Stadium. (Photo: Hai Hoang)These Vietnamese fans are all living and working in Malaysia. Photo: Hai HoangPassionate fans, wearing red shirts with yellow stars, came to the stadium to cheer on coach Kim Sang-sik and his team. Photo: Hai HoangMs. Thu Dong has lived and worked in Malaysia for over 13 years. Despite her long-standing connection to the country, she still cherishes her love for her home country's national team. "No matter what, national pride comes first. I wish Vietnam a 3-1 victory," she said. Photo: Hai HoangMs. Thu Dong (on the right), originally from Ha Giang province, has lived and worked in Malaysia for over 13 years. Her husband (in the black shirt) is Malaysian. Photo: Hai HoangNguyen Van Vinh (from Tra Vinh province), a driver working in Malaysia, invited his friend from Bangladesh to go cheer with him. Photo: Hai Hoang"He's close friends with some Vietnamese people, so he invited me along recently. Although I don't understand all of Vietnamese, I'm very excited!" Vinh shared. Photo: Hai HoangA group of Malaysian fans also arrived very early. Photo: Hai HoangRed shirts with yellow stars, national flags, and banners with slogans cheering on the team were everywhere. Photo: Hai HoangAn atmosphere of enthusiasm, unity, and national pride permeates the Vietnamese diaspora community. Photo: Hai HoangThe match between the Vietnamese and Malaysian national teams will take place at 8:00 PM (Vietnam time) on June 10th at the Bukit Jalil Stadium – one of the biggest "cauldrons" in Southeast Asia. Photo: Hai Hoang