PM meets with 2018 AFF Suzuki Cup champions

VGP - PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc hosted reception for member of the national football team who have been crowned as 2018 AFF Suzuki Cup champions after winning 3-2 on aggregate against Malaysia a week ago.

December 21, 2018 5:57 PM GMT+7

PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc and Deputy PM Vuong Dinh Hue congratulate head coach Park Hang-seo. Photo: VGP

Deputy PM Vuong Dinh Hue and Deputy PM Vu Duc Dam were also present at the reception.

Overview of the reception. Photo: VGP

2018 is a special year for Viet Nam as the national football team finished second in the 2018 AFC U-23 Championship in China and won the 2018 AFF Suzuki Cup trophy.

Nguyen Quang Hai is one of the prominent players of the national team. Photo: VGP

Many of the players are still young and have long future ahead, thus experts believe the AFF Cup trophy will open up a new chapter for the national team.

Viet Nam wins the 2018 AFF Suzuki Cup trophy after a decade-long wait. Photo: VGP

By Quang Minh