Of them, 21 footballers were given certificates of merits for good performance and ten others including team leader, coach, technique director, interpreter, and medical worker were presented certificates of merit for their contribution to the glorious victory of Vietnam.
In addition, the PM also submitted for the President’s approval to give First-class Labor Medal for the team and three Third-class Labor medals for coach Park Hang-seo, goalkeeper Bui Tien Dung and midfielder Nguyen Quang Hai
This is a good new to encourage footballers before playing the intense battle between Vietnam and Uzbekistan in AFC U23 Championship final.
Vietnamese fans were moved to watch footballers who tried their best before stronger rivals to win the championship. The government also take heeds and have given certificates of merit in order o encourage them more. Vietnamese PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc has sent his two letters of encouragement to footballers as well as phoned to commend coach Park Hang-seo and teams.