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A foreigner supported the Vietnamese team, braving the wet weather.
Many foreign fans screamed in joy.
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Clad in raincoats and holding umbrellas, fans were silent as the match against Malaysia ended 2-2. Vietnam squandered a 2-nil lead by wasting many opportunities in the second half.
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Fans watch the game in Da Nang City. Vietnam struck twice in the first 25 minutes but Malaysia were able to equalize later.
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Fans were ecstatic as Vietnam scored two goals in the first 25 minutes.
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Two foreigners joined fans in supporting the Vietnamese team. The first leg final clash between Vietnam and Malaysia was held at the Bukit Jalil Stadium in Malaysia.
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Heavy rain in Hanoi did not stop fans from gathering at the Hang Day Stadium to watch the match live on a projector screen.
Vietnam’s head coach Park Hang-seo is disappointed that Vietnam let a 2-0 lead slip, failing to secure an away win against Malaysia.
"My players played well and gave their best, that’s why we scored two goals. However, I feel disappointed that we conceded two goals, which led to a draw. We need better preparation for the second leg at home. The good thing is Vietnam got an advantage out of this draw," Park said at the post-match press conference Tuesday.
Meanwhile, Malaysia's head coach Tan Cheng Hoe admitted that a draw in the first leg at home was a disadvantage, but said he still believes that Malaysia can bring the trophy home.
The first leg between Vietnam and Malaysia was played at the Bukit Jalil Stadium in Malaysia; the second leg will be played on December 15 at the My Dinh National Stadium in Hanoi, Vietnam.
Scoring two away goals in a drawn match gives Vietnam an edge for the second let.
It’s been 10 years since the last time Vietnam won the AFF Cup.
Malaysia won the trophy in 2010.
