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

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