Dinh Bac 'struggles' to hold the trophy, Indonesian fans ask for U.23 Vietnam's autograph at the airport

After the impressive victory at the 2025 Southeast Asian U.23 tournament, U.23 Vietnam received a warm farewell from Indonesian fans right at Soekarno Hatta airport before the plane took off.

U.23 Vietnam returns home happily

On the morning of July 30, U.23 Vietnam arrived at Soekarno Hatta International Airport (Jakarta, Indonesia) to return home after an impressive victory, winning the 2025 Southeast Asian U.23 Championship for the third consecutive time.

Having just gone through a tense and dramatic final match, the whole team still maintained positive and cheerful energy. Dinh Bac, the best player of the match, proudly held the championship trophy, while coach Kim Sang-sik and team leader Tran Anh Tu were both beaming.

Head of delegation Tran Anh Tu and coach Kim Sang-sik on the plane back home

Ly Duc and the audience

Goalkeeper Trung Kien holds the cup

Communications Officer of Vietnam U.23 Team Nhat Doan

Indonesian fans take photos and ask for autographs from U.23 Vietnam at the airport

Dinh Bac - best player of the tournament

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Coach Kim Sang-sik is recognized by many people.

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U.23 Vietnam players sign autographs

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Indonesian fans take photos with Vietnamese players

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What was special was that when the U.23 Vietnam team appeared at the airport, not only the team members but also many Indonesian football fans recognized them and asked to take photos with the players, as well as ask for their autographs. The Indonesian fans were very friendly and cheerful even though their team had regrettably lost the second consecutive U.23 Southeast Asian final to Vietnam.

Captain Van Khang and the championship trophy

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Head of delegation Tran Anh Tu was also cheerful.

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Midfielder Khuat Van Khang - captain of U.23 Vietnam, although winning the championship for the second time, still has the same emotions as the first time: "This time is more special because we won the championship on the home field of our direct opponent Indonesia. I will soon return to the club and focus on participating in the V-League", Van Khang said.

The whole team was beaming.

PHOTO: DONG NGUYEN KHANG

Le Viktor and an Indonesian reporter

The plane is scheduled to take off at around 2:00 p.m. this afternoon (July 30) and land at Tan Son Nhat Airport (HCMC) at around 5:00 p.m. The members will then board the 8:00 p.m. flight back to Hanoi .

The players will return to the club to focus on the upcoming domestic tournaments while the coaching staff will prepare personnel plans for the 33rd SEA Games this December.

Source: https://thanhnien.vn/dinh-bac-khe-ne-cam-cup-cdv-indonesia-xin-chu-ky-u23-viet-nam-o-san-bay-1852507301131048.htm