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Da Nang erupts in celebration after Viet Nam's football triumph at SEA Games 31

By DA NANG Today / DA NANG Today
May 23, 2022, 10:32 [GMT+7]

A sea of football fans poured into downtown streets on Sunday evening to celebrate Viet Nam’s final victory over Thailand in the men’s football at the 31st Southeast Asian (SEA) Games.

The Viet Nam’s U23 men football team beat its Thai archrival 1-0 in the final of the SEA Games 31 in a tense match held on its home soil on Sunday.

People from all corners of Da Nang joyfully congratulated the national football team's triumph with Viet Nam's national flag and victory slogans.

 Football fans are seen gathering at the campus of the University of Science and Technology - the University of Da Nang to watch the match on a big screen. Photo: M. DUYEN
Football fans were seen gathering at the campus of the University of Science and Technology - the University of Da Nang to watch the match on a big screen. Photo: M. DUYEN
Football fans clapping and were excited at Viet Nam's scoring opportunities. Photo: M.DUYEN
Football fans clapping and being excited at Viet Nam's scoring opportunities. Photo: M.DUYEN
Supporters celebrate Nham Manh Dung’s goal in the Viet Nam - Thailand men’s football final match at the SEA Games 31. Photo: M.DUYEN
Supporters celebrating Nham Manh Dung’s goal in the Viet Nam - Thailand men’s football final match at the SEA Games 31. Photo: M.DUYEN
When the referee blew the whistle to end the final match between Viet Nam and Thailand, thousands of football fans flocked to major streets of the city to celebrate the Viet Nam’s historic victory.
When the referee blew the whistle to end the final match between Viet Nam and Thailand, thousands of football fans flocked to major streets of the city to celebrate the Viet Nam’s historic victory. Photo: T.KY
Fans waving Vietnamese flags as taking to streets. Photo: T.KY
Fans waving Vietnamese flags as taking to streets. Photo: T.KY
The Rong (Dragon) Bridge is packed with people and vehicles. Photo: T.K
The Rong (Dragon) Bridge was packed with football fans and vehicles. Photo: T.K
Many downtown streets flooded with huge crowds of supporters
Many downtown streets flooded with huge crowds of supporters
The whole family posed for a sovenir photo to save the memorable moments. Photo: T.K
The whole family posed for a sovenir photo to save the memorable moments. Photo: T.K
A resident uses his phone to record memorable moments in celebration of Viet Nam's football victory. Photo: T.K
A resident used his phone to record memorable moments in celebration of Viet Nam's football victory. Photo: T.K
Many children are seen taking to streets with their parents to celebrate Viet Nam's win over Thailand. Photo: T.K
Many children were seen taking to streets with their parents to celebrate Viet Nam's win over Thailand. Photo: T.K
Police officers being on duty to ensure traffic order and safety in the city
Police officers being on duty to ensure traffic order and safety in the city. Photo: T.KY
100% of traffic police in Hai Chau District were mobilised to be on duty at key traffic points to regulate traffic and limit congestion, thereby contributing to ensuring traffic safety and order, and resolutely handling violations if any. In the photo: Major Nguyen Van Phuoc, Deputy Head of the Traffic and Order Police Team under the Hai Chau District Department of Public Security was on duty at the intersection on the western end of the Rong (Dragon) Bridge. Photo: T.K
100% of traffic police in Hai Chau District were mobilised to be on duty at key traffic points to regulate traffic and limit congestion, thereby contributing to ensuring traffic safety and order, and resolutely handling violations if any. In the photo: Major Nguyen Van Phuoc, Deputy Head of the Traffic and Order Police Team under the Hai Chau District Department of Public Security was on duty at the intersection on the western end of the Rong (Dragon) Bridge. Photo: T.K

Reporting by T.KY, M.DUYEN - Translating by M.DUNG

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