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From private jets that "carry the bell to ring in foreign lands"...
In the 1990s, when Vietnamese football was in its heyday with the "golden generation," the names of famous players were talked about everywhere. While major cities at the time had venues for watching football on large screens, in rural areas, during the SEA Games or the Tiger Cup (later called the AFF Cup), people of all ages would gather around a 14-inch black-and-white television, intently following every move on the pitch.
Regardless of the color of their team's jerseys, fans could recognize them because they knew each player's number and physique by heart. In an era when the internet was still a distant memory and Google was unknown, the names, backgrounds of each player, and basic rules of the game were known intimately to people who had never left their villages.
Now, from cities to villages, everyone can enjoy thrilling football matches on the most vibrant and modern screens. But one thing is certain: people's love for football will never change. My Dinh Stadium has become a blazing cauldron, ready to overwhelm the spirit of any opponent.
Wherever the national team is playing, you'll find hundreds of fans. Besides combining watching the game with sightseeing, some businesses even organize private charter flights to cheer on the team alongside the fans. Whether at home or abroad, the atmosphere is filled with the vibrant red and yellow flags of Vietnam, like a festival. The sounds of trumpets, drums, and the song "As if Uncle Ho were present on this day of great victory" resound everywhere.
...to the Vietnam U-19 team – the new hope of Vietnamese football.
Over the past year, the Vietnam U-19 team, with its squad of well-trained young players, has become a hot topic for the press and fans. The team has shown remarkable progress through various tournaments: the U-19 Southeast Asian Championship, the U-22 Southeast Asian Championship, and the most recent U-19 Southeast Asian Championship.
Guillaume Graechen's players have won the hearts of fans with their elegant style of play, effective defense, and beautiful goals.
On October 9th in Myanmar, they will begin their U-19 Asian Championship campaign with an opening match against the defending champions, U-19 South Korea, followed by matches against U-19 Japan and U-19 China. Placed in a "group of death" facing some of the continent's top football nations, the Vietnamese U-19 team still has a chance to advance from the group stage with a solid core including Van Truong, Dong Trieu, Tuan Anh, Xuan Truong, Cong Phuong, etc. A miracle could happen if they maintain their form and fighting spirit.
As for the fans, a "show of force" to Myanmar is expected. Besides the group of fans organizing their own trips, many want to combine tourism with exploring Myanmar – a country still full of mysteries for Vietnamese tourists. Always accompanying fans on their journeys is the hallmark of Vietravel – a reputable travel brand with many years of experience in organizing football tours.
Charter flights carrying fans to support the Vietnamese national football team through the AFF Cup and SEA Games remain a unique product, exclusive to Vietravel.
In preparation for the U-19 Asian Championship, Vietravel has just introduced a 7-day Myanmar tour that combines supporting the Vietnamese U-19 team in their three matches against South Korea, Japan, and China. To provide maximum support for fans, the company will offer free tickets to all three matches, with prime viewing spots for fans to comfortably admire the exciting plays. In addition, Vietravel will provide cheering shirts, banners, flags, horns, drums, and a cheering training session for supporters.
Register today and join Vietravel in contributing to the team's important victory.
Tour Information: Discover the Land of Golden Temples & the U-19 Asian Championship: “Yangon – Nay Pyi Taw” (7 days)
Package price: 23,890,000 VND (for groups of 15 or more) – 3-star hotel. Single departure date: 8/10/2014
Contact: Vietravel Tourism Company - 190 Pasteur Street, Ward 6, District 3, Ho Chi Minh City
Tel: (08) 3822 8898
