MC Lai Van Sam was thrilled, and the stars had a 'sleepless night' as the Vietnam U23 team won the bronze medal.

The 7-6 penalty shootout victory against South Korea U23 secured a historic bronze medal for Vietnam U23 at the AFC U23 Asian Cup 2026. The moment goalkeeper Cao Van Binh successfully saved the final penalty kick brought immense joy to millions of fans and the entire Vietnamese entertainment industry.

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Coach Kim Sang Sik and his team had a resounding success at the U23 Asian Championship - Photo: VFF

On social media, Vietnamese artists collectively shared their joy and pride in the young players' achievements. MC Tran Thanh expressed his deep emotion, apologizing to his wife (Hari Won is Korean) and paying tribute to the players. The MC stated that he was extremely proud of and fond of the U23 Vietnamese players. He emphasized that this victory is proof of the Vietnamese spirit and affirmed that it was a very emotional match, with the young players performing exceptionally well and deserving to be called "heroes."

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Cris Phan couldn't hide his excitement when he shared a picture of himself wearing the national team jersey while watching the match. He was proud that Vietnam was among the top 3 in Asia and praised the players for their courage, resilience, confidence, and outstanding talent.

Veteran journalist and MC Lai Van Sam also expressed his uncontainable excitement. He said the match was amazing, well-deserved, and emotional, and expressed his deep love for the Vietnam U23 team. He sent his thanks and congratulations to the Vietnamese boys for bringing home this historic victory.

Singer Bao Tram expressed her gratitude to VietNamNet for the efforts of the Vietnamese players. She emphasized that the match took place at a time when the country was immersed in the atmosphere of the 14th Party Congress, making the victory even more meaningful.

The female singer praised the fighting spirit of the Vietnam U23 team, especially when they had to play with ten men after Dinh Bac received a red card. She believes that the team still displayed the resilient, dedicated, and disciplined spirit of the Ho Chi Minh Army, enabling them to narrowly take the lead against a strong opponent like South Korea. Bao Tram affirmed that today's victory for the Vietnam U23 team is a wonderful gift for the Vietnamese audience who have been following and supporting them.

After finishing his opening and closing performances at the celebratory cultural event for the 14th Party Congress, singer Tung Duong also managed to watch the two extra time periods of the U23 Vietnam vs. U23 South Korea match.

"Standing on stage at a momentous national event, an artist always carries a sense of responsibility and solemnity. But when stepping backstage and watching the Vietnamese U23 players compete with steely determination and achieve victory, I and many other fans felt a surge of national pride."

"What impressed me most wasn't just the victory against U23 South Korea, but the attitude of the U23 Vietnam team. The players weren't afraid, they didn't play with an underdog mentality, but clearly showed maturity, calmness, and self-confidence. This shows a young generation growing up with clearer character, not only in sports but also in how they face challenges," singer Tung Duong shared with VietNamNet.

Dinh Bac scored a stunning free-kick goal against South Korea U23:

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Source: https://vietnamnet.vn/mc-lai-van-sam-phan-khich-va-dem-kho-ngu-cua-dan-sao-khi-u23-viet-nam-gianh-hcd-2484689.html