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What a night for Vietnam and Chelsea supporters

December 10, 2019

The dreams of millions of Vietnamese football fans came true after decades of hurt and false dawns tonight, as the men’s team won their first ever gold medal at the Southeast Asian Games.

The U22 team made history by thrashing Indonesia 3-0 in the final at the Rizal Memorial Stadium in Manila, the Philippines.

Đoàn Văn Hậu celebrates one of his two goals. VNA/VNS Photo Hoàng Linh
Đoàn Văn Hậu celebrates one of his two goals. VNA/VNS Photo Hoàng Linh

What a night for Vietnamese people, there was a great festival atmosphere everywhere in Vietnam.
What a night for Vietnamese people, there was a great festival atmosphere everywhere in Vietnam.

Young buffalos burn Christmas tree at Vincom Pham Ngoc Thach. (Photo by Facebook Dota2vn, VOZVN)
Young buffalos burn Christmas tree at Vincom Pham Ngoc Thach. (Photo by Facebook Dota2vn, VOZVN)

6 hours later, Chelsea faced Lille in a must-win match. Fortunately, everything was fine with 2 - 1 as final result.

Chelsea's Spanish defender Cesar Azpilicueta (R) celebrates with teammates after scoring their second goal during the UEFA Champion's League Group H football match between Chelsea and Lille at Stamford Bridge in London on December 10, 2019. (Photo by Glyn KIRK / AFP)
Chelsea's Spanish defender Cesar Azpilicueta (R) celebrates with teammates after scoring their second goal during the UEFA Champion's League Group H football match between Chelsea and Lille at Stamford Bridge in London on December 10, 2019. (Photo by Glyn KIRK / AFP)

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