U23 S.E.A Final

Should it be of any interest to the Steemit Community there was an epic game of football in the earlier hours of this morning. (USA time).
After a brave fight Vietnam were beaten by Uzbekistan,who had been, throughout the tournament, the strongest team.
When Vietnam, against all odds, beat Qatar to enter the final it inspired nationwide nationalism with thousands taking to the streets in cities and towns to mark the event, it was as if they had won the World Cup.
https://ampe.vnexpress.net/news/news/vietnam-storms-to-u23-asian-cup-final-after-beating-qatar-on-penalties-3702833.html
It was unlikely that Vietnam were ever going to win today but the entire country were behind them.
http://www.foxsportsasia.com/football/asian-football/787178/uzbekistan-beat-vietnam-win-afc-u-23-championship/amp/

This fierce national pride is also the reason why an American language teacher and professional blogger has reportedly bolted from Vietnam because of some very misplaced comments about public figures and body piercings...
http://www.dautruongdanchu.com/2018/01/hay-giao-day-tieng-anh-dan-hauer-phai.html?m=0