The official FIFA World Cup page captured global attention by sharing images of U22 Vietnam’s emotional celebration at the 33rd SEA Games, a nod to one of the most unforgettable moments in the tournament’s football history.
International media continued to spotlight Vietnamese football as the FIFA World Cup account posted a set of celebration photos featuring coach Kim Sang Sik and his team. Accompanying the images was a brief yet deeply moving caption: “Emotion remains intact.” The post quickly went viral, attracting attention from football fans across Southeast Asia.
This tribute revisits one of the most iconic moments of the SEA Games 33 men’s football tournament - U22 Vietnam’s stunning comeback win over U22 Thailand.
Trailing 0–2 at halftime in the famed Rajamangala Stadium, U22 Vietnam displayed extraordinary resilience, scoring three consecutive goals in the second half to pull off a 3–2 victory and claim their third SEA Games gold medal.
FIFA’s admiration didn’t end there. In a separate post, the World Cup page spotlighted striker Nguyen Dinh Bac, capturing the moment he sprinted back to the center circle clutching the ball after scoring to make it 1–2. The caption read: “Young and gifted, DB7!” - a clear reference to his jersey number and rising star status.
That goal not only reignited Vietnam’s hopes but also set the stage for one of the tournament’s most memorable comebacks, propelling Dinh Bac into the ranks of the event’s standout performers in host nation Thailand.
FIFA's acknowledgment is a testament to the emotional power and symbolic weight of U22 Vietnam's victory - transcending the game itself and becoming a defining moment in Southeast Asian football.
Thien Binh
Vietnamnet.vn
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