Dear Head coach and all members of U23 Vietnam Football team,
I am delighted that the U23 Vietnam Football team proceeds to the quarter final in the U23 Asian Football Cup for the first time after defeating Syria in January 17 evening. Previously, the team also had two praising matches against U23 Korea and U23 Australia.
On behalf of the leaders of the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, I warmly congratulate and applaud the efforts of Head coach Mr. Park Hang-seo and all staff, coaches, football players of U23 Vietnam Football team.
May I wish our football team continue to promote the spirit of sports, solidarity, discipline, efforts in the upcoming matches, bring joy and hope for football fans at home.
I wish you all good health and great successes!
H.E. Nguyen Ngoc Thien
Member of the Party Central Executive Committee
Minister of Culture, Sport and Tourism
President of Vietnam Olympic Committee
(Source: Vietnam Sport Administration)