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In HCMC, the celebration takes place on the main streets like Dong Khoi, Ham Nghi, Ton Duc Thang. People hold banners, constantly honking and screaming. Many foreigners join the fun as well.
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Major streets in the downtown Hanoi were packed with fans. Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Nguyen Ngoc Thien sends his congratulations to the team along with awarding VND1 billion ($43,000) to them. He said the team fought with bravery and great fighting spirit. He also thanks head coach Park Hang-seo for taking Vietnam to a new height of the Asian football.
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In northern Hai Phong City, fans lit flares.
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In coastal city of Da Nang, people also joined the crazy football atmosphere with the nation.
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On Hoan Kiem Lake, the party started with usual scenes: red flags and horns.
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It's no exception on Hanoi's Tran Hung Dao Street, as it is overloaded with celebrating fans.
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Fans in southern Ba Ria-Vung Tau were as high-spirited as their brethren in other parts of the country.
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Hanoi's Hue Street stuck in traffic as people are flooding to the downtown for the celebration. Coach Park Hang-seo and the boys have done the nation proud.
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A roaring volcano of red erupted across the country again as Vietnam stayed alive and kicking in the Asian Cup, entering the quarter-finals with a hard fought victory over Jordan.
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A truck with Vietnam and South Korea flag ready to hit the street.
After entering the knockout stage with three good games but a low score in the group stage, Vietnam ended Jordan's dream run at the Asian Cup winning the penalty shootout 4-2 after scores were tied 1-1 post full time plus extra time.
Jordan, who had beaten defending champions Australia in the very first match, and topped their group without conceding a goal, met their match in Vietnam.
