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Hanoi: A forest of flags around Hoan Kiem Lake
At 10:00 pm, the streets around Hoan Kiem Lake were completely red with thousands of people holding flags and flowers, shouting “champion Vietnam.” Hundreds of motorbikes, carrying young people with flags, flowers, and banners, ran slowly through the major streets, to the cheers of thousands of people.
Many people lifted “Vietnam-Thailand: 2-0” boards, showing their hope that Vietnam would defeat Thailand for 2-0 in the final match of AFF Cup 2008.
On the bank of Hoan Kiem Lake, a ten-member group, called ATW of the “Art Football” forum, performed football techniques to the sound of popular football songs, like “I love football” and “Italian Summer.” Many foreign visitors shared their happiness with Vietnamese fans.
By 12:00 pm, traffic and mobile police patrolled major streets to ensure order and prevent motorbike races. “It is easy to understand why people flocked to the markets. However, we have to prevent any bad circumstances. I hope tonight everybody will celebrate the national squad’s victory in safety,” said Lieutenant colonel Vu Van Ngoan, Hanoi Police.
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| ATW group performed football techniques to the sound of popular football songs. | |
Around the Hoan Kiem Lake
HCM City: also sleepless
The Youth Cultural House and Turtle Lake were the destinations of football fans in HCM City. This area was also covered with flags, banners and flowers.
The Ben Thanh market area was a sea of people and motorbikes. They drove through major streets, like Le Loi, Nguyen Hue, Cach Mang Thang Ta, Dong Khoi and Tran Hung Dao, to cheer and celebrate the national team’s victory.
Many traffic police officers were present to maintain traffic order.
On Dong Khoi and Pham Ngu Lao roads, hundreds of foreign tourists were surprised about the special atmosphere.
VietNamNet’s correspondents captured the moment of joyfulness in Hanoi and HCM City.
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Source: http://english.vietnamnet.vn
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