Historic soccer run brings unequal Vietnam together

Under-23 team's trip to Asian finals fosters sense of national camaraderie

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Fans in Hanoi react after Vietnam's loss in the AFC U23 Championship final against Uzbekistan on Jan. 27.

ATSUSHI TOMIYAMA, Nikkei staff writer

HANOI -- The Vietnam national team's first-ever appearance in the finals of the Asian Football Confederation U23 championship, triggered mass celebrations across the country, despite a close defeat in the final game on Saturday.

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