Football fans at My Dinh stadium in Hanoi cheer on during the match. Photo by  VnExpress/Pham.

Football fans in Hanoi celebrating as midfielder Nguyen Quang Hai scores in the 41st minute. Photo by VnExpress/Giang Huy.

...and in Quang Nam, fans react following Nguyen Quang Hai's goal. Photo by Vnexpress/Dac Thanh.

In Hanoi, fans hold their breaths as the second half of the match goes on. Photo by VnExpress/Giang Huy.

Patients at the National Institute of Hematology and Blood Transfusion in Hanoi hold their breaths as they watch the game. Photo by VnExpress/Quang Hung.

"Such an indescribable feeling", said Tu, from Ha Tinh Province in central Vietnam. Photo by VnExpress/Duc Hung.

The mother of midfielder Phan Tien Dung faints as U23 Vietnam scores the first goal. Photo taken at Phan Tien Dung's home, by VnExpress/Duc Hung.

At HCMC's Youth Culture House. Photo by VnExpress/Thanh Nguyen.

Nguyen Hue walking street in Saigon. Photo by VnExpress.

And on Nguyen Hue walking street. Photo by VnExpress.