Vietnam's U23 team members Duy Manh, Van Thanh, and Quang Hai (from left) are surrounded by thousands of fans in HCM city on February 4, 2018.

The coaches and young footballers shared stories about training, competing for Vietnam and their clubs, and their personal lives.

“I am very happy to meet them. I wish them happiness and a championship title next year,” said Nguyen Thanh Van, a student at Ho Chi Minh city’s University of Economics.

On this occasion, the municipal People’s Committee gave the team 110,000 USD.