[In Pictures] Fans take to streets to celebrate Vietnam’s victory over Thailand in ASEAN Cup final

Following the final whistle of the first leg of the ASEAN Cup Final between Vietnam and Thailand sounded, a large number of fans poured into the streets of Hanoi to celebrate the victory of the Golden Star Warriors.
A fan in a special costume on the streets of Hanoi on the night of January 2.
A fan in a special costume on the streets of Hanoi on the night of January 2.
Although it was late at night, many central streets in Hanoi were still lined with flags.

Although it was late at night, many central streets in Hanoi were still lined with flags.

The joy of the fans was even greater as this was the first time in 27 years that Vietnam beat Thailand at home.

The joy of the fans was even greater as this was the first time in 27 years that Vietnam beat Thailand at home.

A foreign fan on the streets of Hanoi.

A foreign fan on the streets of Hanoi.

The first leg of the final ended emotionally with a 2-1 victory for Vietnam, in which naturalised striker Nguyen Xuan Son scored a brace.

The first leg of the final ended emotionally with a 2-1 victory for Vietnam, in which naturalised striker Nguyen Xuan Son scored a brace.

Flames were also lit by fans.

Flames were also lit by fans.

NDO