The match took place at 7 p.m. at Hoa Xuan Stadium and was the highlight of the Vietnam-U.K. Football Festival, which ran from June 26 to 29. The event featured football legends from Manchester United’s golden generation, including Michael Owen, Paul Scholes, Ryan Giggs, Teddy Sheringham, Wes Brown, and Dwight Yorke.
Owen completed his double 20 minutes later, converting a penalty after being fouled in the box by Van Sy.
Giggs, wearing the captain's armband, celebrated with Owen after his second goal. The Welsh football legend is known for his long and successful career at Man Utd with 13 Premier League titles. Although Giggs, at 51, did not put on a show in this match, he was pivotal in coordinating the team's play.
Scholes, who also spent his entire career with United, showed his famous passing range and tactical vision, which made him one of the best English midfielders of his time.
Despite being 2-0 down, Vietnam fought back with determination. Striker Nguyen Van Quyet skillfully dribbled past Dwight Yorke but was unable to score.
Van Quyet was the most active player for Vietnam, creating several opportunities. He frequently found himself in front of the Man Utd goal but was stopped by the keeper or missed the target.
MU legends responded with two more goals. The crowd erupted in excitement as the away team displayed their class.
Near the end of the match, 2008 AFF Cup champion Nguyen Viet Thang scored for Vietnam, bringing the score to 4-2, which is also the final result.
Last year, Vietnam All Stars played a friendly against Brazil, suffering a heavy 1-7 defeat.
The match had several fierce moments, including a collision between goalkeeper Van Sy and an opposing player.
Van Sy required treatment for a nosebleed but, after receiving first aid, continued to play and made several crucial saves, limiting the number of goals conceded.
