The reason why the former Vietnamese player who kicked his opponent and needed 10 stitches has not been punished

Sources said that Vietnam Professional Football Joint Stock Company (VPF) has not yet sent the file on the controversial play in the match between Nam Dinh Club and Hai Phong Club to the Disciplinary Board of the Vietnam Football Federation (VFF).

The brutal foul occurred in the 12th minute of the 2023 National Cup qualifying match between Nam Dinh and Hai Phong. Huu Tuan (Nam Dinh) and Manh Dung (Hai Phong) both tackled the ball. Following the collision, the home team player kicked straight at the opponent's leg.

Manh Dung left the field in the 12th minute.

This move caused Le Manh Dung to be seriously injured. He received first aid on the field and was then taken to the hospital for examination. The Hai Phong FC player had to have 10 stitches for a tear in his knee.

VPF is currently waiting for more scan results of Manh Dung's injury and completing the file. Currently, this midfielder's knee still has a lot of fluid, so an MRI scan is not possible. When the MRI results are available, the file will be completed and sent. The VFF Disciplinary Board will have an easier time making its final decision.

A teammate of this player told VTC News: "Dung's injury is currently quite serious. Doctors predict that he is likely to have a torn tendon. The wound is very deep, and a lot of fluid still needs to be drained. Currently, Manh Dung is having a lot of difficulty walking. This was a very dangerous move."

It is known that Hai Phong Club has not yet sent a written request to VPF and VFF about this situation. However, the video of this situation has been sent to the competent authorities. The Disciplinary Board may issue a late penalty than usual due to the complexity of the injury.

The match between Nam Dinh and Hai Phong clubs was in the 2023 National Cup qualifying round. Manh Dung's injury forced coach Chu Dinh Nghiem to send Luong Xuan Truong onto the field even though the midfielder had just recovered from injury and was not in the best condition.

It was Xuan Truong who missed the penalty kick that caused Hai Phong FC to lose. Nam Dinh FC won the right to continue after winning 4-3 in the penalty shootout (1-1 draw after 2 regular periods).