Sellers do roaring trade thanks to AFF Cup 2018 final opportunity

Tuesday, 16:44, 11/12/2018

VOV.VN - The Vietnamese men’s football team’s progress to the finals of the ASEAN Football Federation (AFF) Suzuki Cup 2018 has brought an unexpected opportunity for many people to earn money from selling tickets and other goods.

The words “Vietnam team, AFF Cup 2018” are hot on everyone’s lips. Many shops and restaurants are trying to cash in on the words by launching discount deals to attract customers.

Most deals see a price reduction of between 15 and 20%, with some business even offering 50% off on some products. Pictured is a milk tea shop offering discounts to customers who have the same name as footballers of the Vietnamese team.

Many fashion stores are offering between a 30 to 50% discount for customers whose names are Hai or Phuong.

Touts selling illegal tickets are doing a roaring trade on the black market. The second-leg final match for the Vietnamese team will be held at the My Dinh National Stadium and fans are eager to buy tickets at any cost.

Fans are desperate to purchase tickets for the final of the AFF Suzuki Cup 2018.

Motorbike and car parking has become a popular service during games.

Many headbands and stickers featuring the national flag are being sold. A sticker costs around VND10,000 to 20,000 and a red T-shirt costs VND50,000 to 100,000.