THE SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIET NAM
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Ocean of people welcome U23 soccer team
VGP - Ocean of people were present at the Noi Bai International Airport and streets from the airport to Ha Noi center to welcome the Vietnamese U23 soccer team on Sunday.
Though the national team lost 2-1 to Uzbekistan at the AFC U23 Championship final in China a day earlier, they trully won the hearts and minds of all Vietnamese people as they are the only Southeast Asian team that could progress to the tournament's final so far.
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The special aircraft of the national team arrives at the Noi Bai International Airport in Ha Noi at 1pm on Sunday |
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A bus is ready for the team |
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Where fans wait for hours to see their heroes |
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An exciting atmosphere seen when the aircraft landed at the airport |
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This is unprecented scene in the history of Viet Nam football as people stand on Nhat Tan bridge and along streets, waving national flag to welcome the national team |
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Mom of fullback Duy Manh also at the airport |
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Fans stand on overbridge in Kim Ma street to see the convoy carrying the team from the airport to Ha Noi center |
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| It is undoubtful that the national team demonstrate good character and excellent performance during the tournament and they have won the hearts of Vietnamese people |
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| Fans occupy all positions thay can just to show strong support for the players and coach |
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Even a baby |
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And an elderly |
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All pictures are from VNExpress.