In pictures: Festive atmosphere as Football Ferns triumph over Vietnam

Fans of the Vietnam women's national football team packed into McLean Park on Monday night to cheer on their team. Photo / Paul Taylor

Over 6000 football fans packed into McLean Park in Napier on Monday night to watch New Zealand’s Football Ferns triumph over Vietnam before both teams begin their Fifa Women’s World Cup campaigns.

An all-ages crowd turned out to support both teams, with Napier City Council events manager Kevin Murphy deeming it a “fantastic” event.

The Football Ferns face the crowd of over 6000 that came to watch the game at McLean Park in Napier. Photo / Paul Taylor

“The crowd were extremely well-behaved, they were just there to enjoy the game,” he said.

“They were really enthusiastic and a really family-friendly sort of crowd.”

Fans of the Vietnamese team also brought noise and a touch of colour to McLean Park. Photo / Paul Taylor

Murphy said many people were getting into the Fifa spirit when supporting the teams, with the away fans adding some spark to the proceedings.

“The Vietnamese supporters brought some colour and a big drum. They were absolutely enjoying the occasion.”

The Football Ferns played their part with the fans too - winning 2-0, for starters, before doing a scheduled meet-and-greet with young fans at the Sound Shell’s Unity Pitch on Tuesday afternoon.

Football Ferns fans brought the noise to McLean Park, where the team claimed victory over Vietnam. Photo / Paul Taylor