Chau slapped with VFF match ban

Hai Phong captain Nguyen Minh Chau has been banned for four matches following his abusive behaviour to referee Phung Dinh Dung during his team's V-League clash against SHB Da Nang last weekend.

It means the midfielder will miss the rest of the season with only three games remaining. He will also be ruled out of the first round next season.

Chau was fined VND15 million (US$700) for his actions.


The Viet Nam Football Federation (VFF) also punished Dong Tam Long An official Le Minh Tri.

Tri acted aggressively towards referee Vo Minh Tri during the match against Thanh Hoa last Saturday.

He will not be allowed to sit in Long An's technical area for the next two matches, and fined VND5 million.

Coach Nguyen Huu Thang of former champions Song Lam Nghe An received a warning from the VFF for running onto the field and shouting at the referee in his team's match against Ha Noi T&T.