Incident in the match of U22 Vietnam

An incident occurred in the opening match of the men's football SEA Games 33 between U22 Vietnam and U22 Laos on the afternoon of December 3 at Rajamangala Stadium.

U22 Vietnam had an incident while singing the national anthem. Photo: Minh Chien

Specifically, after the two teams entered the field and prepared to perform the National Anthem, the sound system at Rajamangala Stadium suddenly encountered technical problems. This caused the organizers to decide not to play music, forcing the players of both teams to sing a cappella. Immediately after, the fans in the stands also joined in, creating a special scene.

The mistake by the organizers turned an otherwise solemn moment into an awkward one for both teams. The incident quickly sparked debate in the stands and on social media, as this is a rare situation in an international match, especially in a regional event like the SEA Games.

However, the crucial nature of the opening match forces coach Kim Sang-sik and his players to maintain maximum concentration. A favorable start not only means points but also helps relieve pressure and create psychological momentum for the match with U22 Malaysia in the final match.

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Source: https://znews.vn/su-co-trong-tran-dau-cua-u22-viet-nam-post1608183.html