Fans welcome home Golden Star Warriors at Noi Bai airport
VGP - Hundreds of fans are waiting for the national football team who return from the ASEAN Mitsubishi Electric Cup™ 2024 after defeating Thailand 3-2 in the second leg of the final, winning 5–3 on aggregate.
Fans wait for the national football team at the Noi Bai International Airport, Ha Noi, January 6, 2025. Photo: VNExpress.net
The national football team will be taken to the Government Office to meet with Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh.
Viet Nam emerges as the champions of ASEAN Mitsubishi Electric Cup™ 2024 after defeating Thailand 5-3 on aggregate
Viet Nam defeated Thai rivals 2-1 in Phu Tho province on January 2 in the first leg and 3-2 in Bangkok on January 5 to win the ASEAN Cup triump for the third time.
Fans with national flag in hands wait for the national football squad at Noi Bai airport
During the meeting, Pham, on behalf of the Party and State leaders, awarded the team as a whole with the prestigious First - Class Labor Medal.
Players Nguyen Xuan Son, Do Duy Manh, Nguyen Quang Hai, Nguyen Tien Linh, Nguyen Hoang Duc, and Nguyen Dinh Trieu were honoured with the Third - Class Labor Medal, while 29 individuals received Certificates of Merit for their outstanding contributions.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh welcomes home the Golden Star Warriors at the Government Office in Ha Noi, January 6, 2025. Photo: VGP
He emphasised that this victory was a testament to the unwavering support from the Party, State, and passionate fans, as well as the relentless efforts of the Vietnamese sports community.
"This achievement is not just a victory, it’s a breakthrough, a celebration of our collective spirit and dedication," Pham stressed.
On behalf of the nation, the Prime Minister extended his gratitude to the players, coaches and staff for their hard-fought win against Thailand.
Captain Do Duy Manh presents gold medal to Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh as a special gift. Photo: VGP
The Vietnamese team concluded the tournament with an extraordinary 21 goals, a record that highlights their offensive prowess. For the first time, Viet Nam not just celebrated the championship but also saw Nguyen Xuan Son crowned as both the tournament's top scorer and best player, while goalkeeper Dinh Trieu earned the title of Best Goalkeeper.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh presents the first-class Labor Medal to head coach Kim Sang-sik in honor of Kim's talent. Photo: VGP
Looking ahead, the Prime Minister underscored the importance of continued development in football and sports as a whole, urging the nation to strive for a more prosperous future. He also conveyed his best wishes to injured players like Son, expressing confidence that with determination, they would return stronger than ever.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, head coach Kim Sang-sik and national football team pose for family photo at the Government Office in Ha Noi, January 6, 2025. Photo: VGP
