"An image of fireworks posted online by an account caused misunderstandings. The location of the fireworks was determined to be about 3km from the Indonesian team's training ground and is not related to the event of the Indonesian team coming to Vietnam to compete on March 26. It is an entertainment spot and fireworks activities are also regularly organized", VFF spoke up about the news that Vietnamese fans set off fireworks near the hotel of the Indonesian team.
Previously, Indonesian media shared many articles about Vietnamese fans setting off fireworks near the Indonesian team hotel. This action is said to be in retaliation for the fireworks action of Indonesian fans when the Vietnamese team was a guest in the land of thousands of islands.
The Indonesian team practiced for the first time in Hanoi.
Regarding the above issue, the account that posted the video of Vietnamese fans setting off fireworks also confirmed that this was just a funny image. At the time of filming, the car carrying the Indonesian team had not yet arrived at the training ground. Besides, the fireworks display location is also very far from the away team's hotel.
Mr. Naufal Laudza - Indonesian team communications officer said: "Everything is going very well. We felt very good staying at the hotel. I also didn't hear any noise".
Mr. Naufal Laudza added that the Indonesian team was a bit tired after competing and traveling, but the players were happy with the thoughtful welcome and security assurance of the host.
The Vietnam Football Federation said that the organizing committee has done work to ensure security before, during and after the match. The Indonesian team will be safely protected from the time they arrive at the airport until the time they leave.
On the day of the match, the organizers will open 6 gates of My Dinh Stadium to serve spectators coming to watch.
Vietnam and Indonesia teams will play the second leg on March 26. Previously, coach Philippe Troussier's team received a 3-0 defeat and lost second place to their opponents. If they don't win the next match, the Vietnamese team's chances of continuing will not be many.
