In the 44th minute of the match between Hanoi Police and BG Pathum United in the Southeast Asian Cup C1, Matheus Fornazari had a fierce dispute right in front of the away team's penalty area. In an effort to compete, Fornazari threw a high leg straight into the face of central defender Bui Hoang Viet Anh.
The collision caused the 26-year-old player to lie on the pitch in pain. Immediately, Viet Anh was given first aid by the Hanoi Police medical team and given a bandage.
Despite the pain, he still tried to return to play before going to the hospital for a check-up after the first half ended. Viet Anh suffered a large tear in his forehead and then had to undergo a 14-section stitching.
This is not the first time the midfielder born in 1999 has suffered a serious facial injury. In March 2024, he had to slash 24 strokes after a collision that caused his lip to tear deeply in the match against The Cong Viettel.
Returning to the match in the Southeast Asian Cup C1, after missing Viet Anh in the second half, the Vietnamese representative encountered many difficulties. Despite having the advantage of leading in the first half and playing with more players, Hanoi Police could not maintain the active game.
Two shining situations of Chanathip star helped BG Pathum United come back to win all 3 points with a 2-1 victory. This result caused Hanoi Police to have an unfavorable start in the regional arena.
Meanwhile, Viet Anh's injury situation continues to be a big concern, especially when coach Mano Polking's team will have a trip to visit Becamex HCMC on August 24.
