Enthusiastic supporters in HCMC brandished flags and made noise with pots, enhancing the festive mood.
In the picture, 20-year-old Vo Chuan cloaked in the national flag and wielding a pot lid and spoon, was pictured stirring up excitement. He recounted how the match’s first half ended scoreless and tense, but ultimately, the victory brought immense joy.
“It’s been six years since I last drove out to celebrate,” Chuan said.
Photo by Dinh Van
Fans also stood on their motorbike seats, brandishing flags and celebrating near the Opera House station entrance on HCMC’s inaugural metro line connecting Ben Thanh in District 1 to Suoi Tien in Thu Duc City.
Photo by Dinh Van
Along Pasteur Street in District 1, numerous parents with young children joined the celebration, waving flags in a jubilant display.
Photo by Dinh Van
Australian tourists Alex and Max were seen celebrating enthusiastically, with one even climbing a tree to better capture the crowd swarming onto Le Lai Street in District 1.
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The excitement spilled over onto Dong Khoi Street in District 1, where thousands on motorcycles cheered for the national team’s triumph, converging toward the city center.
Photo by Thanh Tung
Hundreds gathered in Le Lai Street of District 1, chanting to commemorate Vietnam's significant home victory over Thailand, the first in 27 years.
Photo by Dinh Van
Supporters from opposite directions high-five each other on Ba Son Bridge in HCMC.
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In central Vietnam, Hue mirrored the festive spirit. Following the match, locals bearing national flags and whistles ran along Hung Vuong Street.
Photo by Vo Thanh
Local police in Thuan Hoa and Phu Xuan districts coordinated to manage the crowds. In Thuan Hoa’s central area, young people riding recklessly without helmets were particularly monitored.
Photo by Vo Thanh
Celebrations also erupted at Lach Tray stadium in Hai Phong, northern Vietnam, where 15,000 fans present to watch the game began celebrating immediately after the final whistle.
The second leg of the final is set for Jan. 5 at Rajamangala Stadium in Bangkok.
Photo by Le Tan
