According to Lao Dong, the Disciplinary Board of the Vietnam Football Federation (VFF) has decided to ban Technical Director Vu Tien Thanh of Hoang Anh Gia Lai club from performing duties for 4 matches. Mr. Thanh also had to pay a fine of 20 million VND.
In addition to Technical Director Vu Tien Thanh, Head of the Hoang Anh Gia Lai Club's delegation Nguyen Tan Anh was also suspended from duty for 3 matches and paid a fine of 15 million VND.
Both of them insulted the referee after Hoang Anh Gia Lai lost 0-1 to Ha Tinh in round 19 of V.League 2024-2025 at Pleiku Stadium on the evening of April 18.
After the match ended, Mr. Vu Tien Thanh, Technical Director of Hoang Anh Gia Lai, suddenly broke into the referee team's office and made insulting statements. Security forces then quickly intervened and invited two representatives of Hoang Anh Gia Lai to leave the area.
Hoang Anh Gia Lai's side clearly expressed their dissatisfaction after Minh Vuong's goal in the 21st minute was not recognized, which caused them to leave the match without getting any points. After consulting VAR, referee Tran Ngoc Anh determined that Dung Quang Nho had a collision with Huynh Tan Tai in the midfield area before.
slow-motion images from television also recorded a clear foul by the home team player, which occurred right before Minh Vuong scored.
According to Article 40 of the VFF Disciplinary Regulations, anyone who offends the honor of others by insulting, cursing, humiliating or by inappropriate actions, gestures, or words will be fined from 10 million VND to 25 million VND and suspended from competition and on duty from 3 to 6 matches.
