Nguyen Anh Tuan had a convulsion in the 29th minute, Phu Dong Youth won 2-1
Nguyen Anh Tuan of Tre Phu Dong had a seizure at minute 29; referee Le Quang Cuong and medical staff gave timely first aid, the player was conscious when hospitalized. A day before, Dinh Quang Kiet had an accident at minute 65 of V-League 2025/26.
In the 29th minute at Hoai Duc Stadium, the National Third Division match between Phu Dong Youth and Hanoi Bulls was suddenly overshadowed by anxiety: midfielder Nguyen Anh Tuan (number 13) collapsed and had a seizure. The timely decision of referee Le Quang Cuong to stop the match, along with the precise reflexes of the players and medical team, helped the young player quickly overcome the danger. The match then ended with a 2-1 victory for Phu Dong Youth.
29th minute incident and reaction on the field
The incident happened suddenly in the 29th minute. As soon as he discovered the player of Tre Phu Dong had a seizure, referee Le Quang Cuong immediately stopped the match and coordinated emergency first aid: teammates supported the victim's head, placed him on his side to maintain his airway. The medical team quickly arrived and continued to handle the situation on the spot.
About 30 seconds later, the convulsions stopped. Nguyen Anh Tuan was put on a stretcher and taken to the nearest hospital for emergency care.
Health update
The club representative said that the player born in 2008 was conscious when he was admitted to the hospital and will be transferred to a central hospital for monitoring and to clarify the cause. This information somewhat reassured fans after the heart-stopping moment on the field.
Match results
Despite losing a key player midway through the match, Phu Dong Youth maintained their pace and won 2-1 against Hanoi Bulls. Three points in a mentally challenging environment showed the focus and adaptability of the young team.
A day ago in V-League: another case of fainting and convulsions
On the evening of November 4 at Ha Tinh Stadium, round 10 of V-League 2025/26, center back Dinh Quang Kiet of Hoang Anh Gia Lai (HAGL) had a serious accident in the 65th minute after an aerial dispute with Viktor Le of Hong Linh Ha Tinh. After the collision, the player born in 2007 fell down in a state of unconsciousness, showing signs of convulsions and a very high risk of swallowing his tongue.
Referee Nguyen Manh Hai was very close to the situation and reacted very quickly to provide first aid, helping Quang Kiet not bite his tongue before the medical team arrived. This detail continues to emphasize the decisive role of initial reflexes in dangerous situations on the field.
Professional perspective: why the “first seconds” are decisive
In both cases, the initial sequence of first aid operations – supporting the head, lying on the side, keeping the airway clear – was performed quickly and in the correct order. This is the boundary between the risk of aggravation and stabilizing within a few dozen seconds, as happened to Nguyen Anh Tuan.
The synchronized response of the referee and medical staff not only ensures the immediate safety of the players but also allows the match to be controlled, avoiding panic. From Hoai Duc to Ha Tinh, two consecutive days, the same image is repeated - a strong reminder of on-site medical preparation.
Message to youth tournaments
Nguyen Anh Tuan’s incident “once again shows the crucial importance of medical work in professional tournaments, especially in youth tournaments”. In the context of increasingly high competition density and intensity, standardizing first aid procedures and improving response skills for referees, players and tournament organizers is essential to minimize risks.
