World Cup qualifiers: National team elates fans on first day of lunar year
(VOVWORLD) -The Vietnam national football team had a spectacular show on Tuesday evening, the first day of the Year of the Tiger, as they won 3-1 over China at My Dinh National Stadium in Hanoi in the final round of 2022 World Cup qualifiers.
 Tien Linh celebrates the 2nd goal for Vietnam. Photo: VOV
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After watching live in the stadium, when the match ended, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh went down to the pitch, congratulated the players, and thanked coach Park Hang-seo for fighting hard for the glory and wished them further success in 2022.
 Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh comes down to the pitch to congratulate the team and gives lucky money to them. Photo: VFF
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President Nguyen Xuan Phuc praised coach Park, the trainers, and players for their best efforts and solidarity to make history with their first win against the Chinese team and also the first win of a Southeast Asian national team in the final qualifying round of the World Cup.
President Phuc sent his best new year wishes to the coaching board and the players, believing they will continue to do their best and play with enthusiasm and willpower to conquer new heights.