Germany’s fan zone in Saigon left in despair after World Cup exit
Thursday, June 28, 2018, 17:06 GMT+7
The Consulate General of Germany in Ho Chi Minh City organized a mini fan zone for supporters to cheer for Die Mannschaft in their last Group F game against South Korea on Wednesday, but no one returned home happy when their beloved team suffered a shock exit.
The gathering at the DeutschesHaus Ho Chi Minh City in District 1 attracted hundreds of diehard German and Vietnamese fans, who were left in grief and shock after Germany were defeated 0-2 by South Korea.
Supporters of the Asian team also joined in the fan zone.
The stunning defeat by a tenacious South Korea sent the reigning champions home, while Sweden and Mexico advanced as Group F leaders and runners-up.
Tuoi Tre (Youth) newspaper captured photos of Germany’s supporters as they went on an emotional roller coaster throughout the dramatic match.
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| The gathering was held at the lobby of the DeutschesHaus Building on Le Duan Street in District 1. |
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| The gathering was held at the lobby of the DeutschesHaus Building on Le Duan Street in District 1. |
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| The gathering was held at the lobby of the DeutschesHaus Building on Le Duan Street in District 1. |
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| The gathering was held at the lobby of the DeutschesHaus Building on Le Duan Street in District 1. |
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| A German supporter reacts. |
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| The gathering was held at the lobby of the DeutschesHaus Building on Le Duan Street in District 1. |
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| The gathering was held at the lobby of the DeutschesHaus Building on Le Duan Street in District 1. |
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| A young supporter of Germany |
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| The gathering was held at the lobby of the DeutschesHaus Building on Le Duan Street in District 1. |
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| A Vietnamese fangirl smiles cheerfully. |
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| A German fan looks dejected. |
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| German fans react. |
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| German fans react in disappointment. |
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| For German fans, beers are indispensable during the World Cup season. |
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| For German fans, beers are indispensable during the World Cup season. |
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| Vietnamese fan Khanh Hoa, who has been following Germany since their triumph in the 2014 FIFA World Cup, reacts as Germany conceded a goal. |
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| A South Korean family react as their team scored the second goal despite menacing atmosphere. |
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| Two South Korean girls clap their hands when their team finally defeated the defending champions. |
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| The match’s outcome left many German fans in a stupor. |
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| Comforting hugs were exchanged to relieve the pain of loss. |
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