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    Fan killed amid Vietnamese euphoria at landmark

    HANOI: A Vietnamese man was killed in a road accident as he drove his motorbike through the streets of Hanoi to celebrate his country's Asian Cup victory over the United Arab Emirates, police said on Monday. The man, who was not identified, died late on Sunday when he crashed into a traffic sign. His male passenger was in a serious condition in hospital, police said.
    Residents of the capital poured into the streets on Sunday after Vietnam's stunning 2-0 win over the Gulf Cup champions before a raucous home crowd.
    Young people, many of them on motorbikes, waved banners and the country's red-and-gold flag, cheering "Vietnam - victory!" or "Vietnam - champion!" But police said the celebrations were generally calm.
    Goals from Huynh Quang Thanh and Le Cong Vinh sparked wild celebrations for Vietnam, who are making their first appearance in the finals since South Vietnam competed in the 1960 finals and lost all three matches, to hosts South Korea, Israel and Taiwan.
    "We were a little lucky but we deserved to win," Vietnam's Austrian coach coach Alfred Riedl said. "This has already caused a sensation but it's only one win."
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    #2
    That's very sad about the fatality. But i'm also surprised that football is that big in Vietnam, I guess a win in the Asian cup for them would equal to a win in the World Cup for us.

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      #3
      im sure that they are very shocked at this big win so im not surprised at all the celebration...

      plus ive heard that vietnam's traffic is horrid too, so unfortunately im not too surprised at this either... poor guy...
      There's nothing we can do now about what has already happened.
      Now is the time to look ahead.

      *Note: I am referring to our football team here, not government.*

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          #5
          How sad may he rest in peace. Remember when we beat Japan 2-1 in Azizi for the WCQ and several people in the stadium got trampled to death? I hate it when these things happen it's just so sad. I hope the guy who is in serious condition recovers from this.

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