Fans in Ho Chi Minh City took to the streets to celebrate Vietnam U23 winning the bronze medal at the Asian Championship.

The thrilling victory against South Korea U23 not only brought a bronze medal to Vietnam U23 but also ignited a fervent celebratory atmosphere among fans in Ho Chi Minh City.

The streets of Ho Chi Minh City are like a festival.

Immediately after Thanh Nhàn successfully converted the decisive penalty kick, securing the bronze medal for Vietnam U23 in the third-place match of the 2026 AFC U23 Championship against South Korea U23, the atmosphere in many central streets of Ho Chi Minh City instantly erupted. Fans watching the match on sidewalks and in cafes quickly burst with emotion, carrying red and yellow flags onto the streets to celebrate.

Fans carrying flags and horns celebrated wildly on Dinh Tien Hoang Street (Ho Chi Minh City).

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Small traders are taking advantage of the situation to sell flags and horns for those participating in the celebratory parade.

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Despite the heavy traffic, most people still obey the traffic lights.

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Two girls joined the crowd celebrating the victory.

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Long convoys of vehicles stretched along many major roads, national flags fluttered everywhere, and horns blared throughout. Despite the high volume of traffic, fans generally celebrated in an orderly manner, obeying traffic lights and adhering to regulations. Traffic police were also deployed to regulate traffic and ensure safety throughout the time people took to the streets.

Cao Văn Bình's spectacular penalty save helped Vietnam U23 bravely defeat South Korea to win the bronze medal at the 2026 Asian Championship.

Even though it was 2 AM, a large number of young people were still out on the streets celebrating the victory of the Vietnam U23 team.

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Fans participating in the celebrations must comply with traffic safety regulations.

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The central streets of Ho Chi Minh City were packed with people celebrating the victory.

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Traffic police are directing traffic in the center of Ho Chi Minh City.

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Crowds of people celebrating the storm on Ba Son Bridge.

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A well-deserved victory for Vietnam U23.

The victory against South Korea U23 is considered one of the most memorable matches for Vietnam U23 in this year's tournament. In a tense match that went to a penalty shootout, the players showed their character, resilience, and never-give-up spirit to earn a well-deserved reward.

Thanh Nhàn successfully converted the decisive penalty kick.

With the bronze medal at the 2026 AFC U-23 Championship, the Vietnam U-23 team has won a medal for the second time in this tournament, after the silver medal in the 2018 edition. This achievement further affirms the position and progress of Vietnamese youth football on the continental stage, bringing great pride to fans nationwide.

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Source: https://thanhnien.vn/nguoi-ham-mo-tphcm-xuong-duong-di-bao-mung-u23-viet-nam-gianh-hcd-chau-a-185260124021222198.htm