How do U23 Vietnam members "live virtually" after reaching the semi-finals?
Vietnam U23 made history by entering the semi-finals of the AFC U23 Championship for the first time after a courageous victory over Iraq U23 on penalties.
Let's take a look at the social media shares of the U23 Vietnam players after making history.
On his Facebook page, Cong Phuong shared a photo of himself celebrating the opening goal. The Hoang Anh Gia Lai player scored just before his 23rd birthday. This is the second goal the "number 10" has scored at the AFC U23 Championship. Two years ago, the striker born in 1995 "tore the net" against the UAE U23 on his birthday.
Midfielder Duc Huy shared a status on his personal Facebook page after the victory on the day he officially turned 23:
"I would like to thank the U23 Vietnam team. You are real warriors. You played so bravely. You gave me the most memorable birthday of my life!"
Besides, the Hanoi FC player jokingly said: "Your beard is too long. So you haven't shaved it yet? But you're still handsome." Before that, Duc Huy shared that he would not shave his beard until Vietnam was eliminated. The midfielder born in 1995 said that his beard has brought him luck.
Captain Luong Xuan Truong posted a video of the entire U23 team wishing Cong Phuong and Duc Huy a happy birthday after the victory over Iraq.
"What a memorable birthday to these two lucky kids! Happy birthday to Duc Huy and Cong Phuong!"
Center back Do Duy Manh expressed his pride after helping U23 Vietnam achieve the feat of reaching the semi-finals of the U23 Asian Cup.
Hanoi FC player shared a short status: "Proud of the two words Vietnam."
Goalkeeper Bui Tien Dung also shared a short message: "Proud to be a son of Vietnam."
FLC Thanh Hoa's goalkeeper successfully blocked the opponent's kick in the penalty shootout, thereby helping U23 Vietnam create a miracle.