The event offered Vietnamese football fans a rare opportunity to witness a friendly encounter between global and domestic football stars in a festive, exhilarating atmosphere.

The Manchester Reds lineup featured famous former players such as Ryan Giggs, Paul Scholes, Michael Owen, and Dwight Yorke – icons of Manchester United's golden era.

On the Vietnamese side, the All Stars squad included national stars such as Nguyen Van Quyet, Nguyen Hai Long, Do Duy Manh, and others, alongside entertainers like Phuc Bo, Hoang Ton, and Hoang Bach.

The Hang Day Stadium in Hanoi, with a capacity of 22,500 spectators, provided the perfect venue. As a friendly match, the event emphasized entertainment and interaction, with FPT Play broadcasting it nationwide to reach a wider audience.

A stunning comeback

Despite struggling with the rainy weather and slippery pitch, the Manchester United legends started stronger and scored in the 6th minute. Vietnam All Stars’ defense was caught off guard after a foul by a MU legend, allowing young player Nata Souza to swiftly break into the box and finish clinically.

Less than five minutes later, Vietnam All Stars conceded a second goal. Goalkeeper Duong Hong Son made an uncharacteristic error, letting a tame shot slip through his legs – a mishap likely caused by the slick conditions on the pitch.

In the second half, both teams rotated in more young players. Vietnam All Stars dominated and secured a 3-2 victory. The winning goal came from Van Quyet, who capitalized on a shocking error by goalkeeper David Aziaya, who inadvertently passed the ball directly to Vietnam’s number 10.

Thien Binh