Coach Chu Dinh Nghiem banned from directing the match between Hanoi and Quang Ninh; 4 teams determined to compete in the final of the Second Division

Coach Chu Dinh Nghiem banned from directing the match between Hanoi and Quang Ninh

Coach Chu Dinh Nghiemnot to coach in the final match of the 2020 season, after receiving disciplinary action fromVFF Disciplinary Board.

Coach Chu Dinh Nghiem had an excessive reaction to the referee in the match between Hanoi Club and Saigon Club.

The disciplinary decision was announced by the VFF Disciplinary Board on the morning of November 6. Accordingly, the head coach of Hanoi Club, Mr. Chu Dinh Nghiem, was suspended from duty for 1 match.

Thus, the captain of the capital team will not be in charge of the decisive match of the season, against Than Quang Ninh Club on November 8. This is a match that Hanoi must win, while waiting for Viettel to fail to make a difference against Saigon at Thong Nhat Stadium, in order to defend the championship.

Previously, according to the report of the match supervisor between Hanoi Club and Saigon Club that took place on the evening of November 4 at Hang Day Stadium, Coach Chu Dinh Nghiem had overreacted to the referee.

End of the 2020 National Second Division group stage: 4 teams enter the final

On the afternoon of November 6, the final matches of groups A and B took place, but before that, the tournament had determined the 4 teams that would compete in the final round of the tournament.

The 2020 Second Division football qualifying round ended on the afternoon of November 6 with the final matches in groups A and B.

The 2020 Second Division football qualifying round ended on the afternoon of November 6 with the final matches in Groups A and B. In Group A, Phu Tho team drew 1-1 with Lam Dong.

While PVF wonSHB Da Nang2-0 and Nam Dinh drew Kon Tum 0-0. However, these were just formality matches, because before that, Phu Tho team had officially won the ticket to the final with the first place in group A, while Phu Dong won the second ticket to the final of this group by finishing second.

Alaba to Liverpool to patch Van Dijk's hole next January?

According to former player Mario Basler, Bayern Munich will likely have to let versatile defender David Alaba join Liverpool in the near future.

Mario Basler believes Alaba will likely join Liverpool in January 2021 to help the Premier League champions strengthen their defense amid Virgil van Dijk's long-term absence.

Speaking to Sport1-Fantalk, Mario Basler said: "The story with Alaba should really end with him leaving. Maybe Alaba will go to Liverpool. They have a big problem with Van Dijk having torn his anterior cruciate ligament and being out for a long time. Therefore,Liverpoolneed to strengthen the center back position".

German national team summoned: "Giant" Suele absent

Center-back Niklas Suele (Bayern Munich) and midfielder Julian Draxler (PSG) are both absent from this call-up for different reasons.

Midfielder Niklas Suele (Bayern Munich).

Specifically, while Niklas Suele tested positive for Covid-19, midfielder Julian Draxler was ruled out due to injury. Notably, other members from Bayern Munich such as Manuel Neuer, Serge Gnabry, Leon Goretzka, Joshua Kimmich and Leroy Sané will not play a friendly against the Czech Republic on November 11. In addition, some other players will also be "exempted" such as Matthias Ginter, Toni Kroos and Timo Werner.

Southampton 2-0 Newcastle: The Saints climb to the top of the table

In the early match of round 8 of the Premier League, Southampton defeated Newcastle 2-0 at home at St. Mary's to temporarily take the top spot from Liverpool.

Adams was the author of the opening goal for Southampton.

Thus, The Saints have extended their unbeaten streak in the Premier League this season to 6, including 3 consecutive victories. Most importantly, the victory over Newcastle helped Southampton temporarily take the top spot in the 2020/21 Premier League with 16 points, equal to Liverpool but with a better goal difference. This is the first time they have done this in the past 32 years.