Filip Nguyen qualified for the 2023 Asian Cup Finals; Vietnam Football Federation heavily fined Merryland Quy Nhon Binh Dinh Club

Filip Nguyen qualified for the 2023 Asian Cup Finals

According to information from the Asian Football Confederation (AFC), goalkeeper Nguyen Filip has been confirmed as eligible to register in the preliminary list of the Vietnamese team to participate in the 2023 Asian Cup Finals.

Accordingly, the goalkeeperFilip Nguyenofficially completed the procedures to obtain Vietnamese nationality (named Nguyen Filip) and was named by Head Coach Philippe Troussier in the preliminary list of 50 players of the Vietnam national team. According to information from the Vietnam Football Federation (VFF), the list of Vietnam national team, the list of additional and replacement players and the official list of Vietnam national team participating in the 2023 Asian Cup Finals will also revolve around 50 people.

The reason Nguyen Filip has to wait for AFC confirmation is because this goalkeeper was once called up to the Czech Republic national team with the Czech Republic nationality name Filip Nguyen. However, this goalkeeper has not yet played for the Czech Republic national team. This is also the basis for AFC to confirm that Nguyen Filip is eligible to play for the Vietnam national team according to FIFA regulations.

This is very good news for Coach Troussier. Since taking over the Vietnam team, the French strategist has tried hard to implement a new philosophy. However, to perfect the ball control style and build play from the back, he needs a goalkeeper who knows how to play with his feet and is ready to participate in the ball rotation process. Having been trained in the European football environment, Nguyen Filip not only has good reflexes but also plays with his feet skillfully, promising to be the piece to optimize the team.

Coach Chu Dinh Nghiem: "Hai Phong wants to say goodbye to AFC Cup with a victory"

Held to a 1-1 draw by PSM Makassar in the previous round, Hai Phong Club was officially eliminated from the AFC Cup 2023/2024 before the final match of the group stage. Their last opponent, Hougang United, also had no chance to continue.

The match at 7:00 p.m. on December 14 at Lach Tray Stadium is a formality for both Hai Phong Club and Hougang United. However, the home team is determined to win to show their gratitude to the fans and leave the continental competition with their heads held high.

In the pre-match press conference, Coach Chu Dinh Nghiem said: “In the first leg, we unfortunately lost to Hougang United. Partly because Hai Phong lost key players like Bicou and Joseph. Partly because the grass in Singapore is not good. In this second leg, we are confident of winning. We are determined to play with dedication and bring joy to the fans. Although Hai Phong was eliminated, this is still an important match for the whole team. This match affects the performance of the whole team. We will focus on playing and achieving the best possible result.”

VPF issued an official dispatch to discipline Coach Gong Oh-kyun and Tran Van Kien.

Vietnam Professional Football Joint Stock Company (VPF) has just issued a document reminding football teams to correct the behavior of players and Head Coaches.

Document No. 430/BC-TCTĐ of VPF clearly stated: "At minute 35, player Van Kien and Coach Gong Oh-kyun collided on the field. Although they were stopped in time and no serious incident occurred, the reactions of both sides left an unsightly image, affecting the overall image of the tournament. The tournament organizing committee requested the Hanoi Police Club to remind and learn from experience with Coach Gong Oh-kyun, to avoid repeating violations, affecting the overall image of the tournament and the Club."

At the same time, the tournament's organizing committee also sent a document with similar content requesting Nam Dinh Club to remind and learn from experience with defender Tran Van Kien, to avoid repeating violations that affect the overall image of the tournament and the Club.

In the 33rd minute of the match between Nam Dinh FC and Hanoi Police FC, the ball went out of bounds and the home team was awarded a throw-in. Nguyen Van Kien went to get the ball to carry out his duty. However, Coach Gong Oh-kyun blocked the ball in front of the former Hanoi FC player.

Van Kien nudged and pushed Mr. Gong Oh-kyun away. The Korean coach took off his shirt and reacted violently to this player. The incident stopped when the fourth referee intervened. Main referee Nguyen Dinh Thai gave yellow cards to Coach Gong Oh-kyun and Van Kien.

Vietnam Football Federation heavily fines Merryland Quy Nhon Binh Dinh Club

On December 13, the Disciplinary Board of the Vietnam Football Federation issued disciplinary decisions for violations in round 5 of the Night Wolf V.League 1 National Football Championship, 2023/2024. Merryland Quy Nhon Binh Dinh Club was heavily fined for incidents during and after the match with Dong A Thanh Hoa.

The Vietnam Football Federation's Disciplinary Board fined the match organizing committee VND30 million for allowing spectators to throw objects onto the field and disrupt the security and safety of the away team Dong A Thanh Hoa in the match against the home team on December 9 in round 5 of the Night Wolf National Football Championship 2023-2024.

Warning for the coaching staff of MerryLand Quy Nhon Binh Dinh Club for reacting and causing trouble with players and coaching staff members of Dong A Thanh Hoa Club.

Fined 15 million VND and suspended from duty for the next 4 matches for Mr. Bui Vo Viet Tuan, Deputy Head of the MerryLand Quy Nhon Binh Dinh Club, for his behavior of inciting, insulting, and offending the away team in this match.

Regarding Dong A Thanh Hoa Club, the Vietnam Football Federation fined the Thanh Hoa team 4 million VND because 7 players were given yellow cards in this match. In addition, the Vietnam Football Federation fined 10 million VND and suspended Mr. Duong Tien Ky, the doctor of Dong A Thanh Hoa Club, for the next 2 matches due to his aggressive and provocative behavior and attitude towards the opposing players./.