Nguyen Anh Tuan suffered a seizure in the 29th minute, Phu Dong Youth team won 2-1.
Nguyen Anh Tuan of Phu Dong Youth suffered a seizure in the 29th minute; referee Le Quang Cuong and medical staff provided timely first aid, and the player regained consciousness upon admission to the hospital. A day earlier, Dinh Quang Kiet had an incident in the 65th minute of a V-League 2025/26 match.
In the 29th minute of the match at Hoai Duc Stadium, a National Third Division game between Phu Dong Youth and Hanoi Bulls was suddenly marred by anxiety: midfielder Nguyen Anh Tuan (number 13) collapsed and suffered a seizure. Referee Le Quang Cuong's timely decision to stop the game, along with the quick reflexes of the players and medical team, helped the young player quickly recover from the danger. The match subsequently ended with a 2-1 victory for Phu Dong Youth.
The incident in the 29th minute and the reaction on the field.
The incident happened suddenly in the 29th minute. As soon as referee Le Quang Cuong noticed the Phu Dong Youth team player having a seizure, he immediately stopped the game and coordinated emergency first aid: teammates supported the victim's head and placed him on his side to maintain an open airway. The medical team quickly arrived and continued treatment on the spot.
About 30 seconds later, the seizures stopped. Nguyen Anh Tuan was transferred to a stretcher and taken to the nearest hospital for emergency treatment.
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A club representative stated that the player, born in 2008, was conscious upon admission to the hospital and would be transferred to a central hospital for further monitoring and investigation into the cause of the injury. This information somewhat reassured fans after the heart-stopping moment on the field.
Match results
Despite losing a key player mid-game, Phu Dong Youth maintained their rhythm and ultimately won 2-1 against Hanoi Bulls. Three points earned under challenging circumstances demonstrate the focus and adaptability of this young team.
A day earlier in the V-League: another case of fainting and convulsions.
On the evening of November 4th at the Ha Tinh stadium, during Round 10 of the V-League 2025/26, Hoang Anh Gia Lai (HAGL) central defender Dinh Quang Kiet suffered a serious incident in the 65th minute after an aerial challenge with Viktor Le of Hong Linh Ha Tinh. Following the collision, the 2007-born player fell unconscious, showed signs of convulsions, and had a very high risk of swallowing his tongue.
Referee Nguyen Manh Hai, who was very close to the incident, reacted extremely quickly to provide first aid, preventing Quang Kiet from biting his tongue before the medical team arrived. This detail further emphasizes the crucial role of initial reflexes in critical situations on the field.
Expert perspective: why the "first few seconds" are crucial.
In both cases, the initial first aid sequence – supporting the head, positioning the patient on their side, and ensuring an open airway – was performed quickly and correctly. This is the boundary between the risk of worsening condition and a return to stability within a few dozen seconds, as happened with Nguyen Anh Tuan.
The synchronized response of referees and medical personnel not only ensured the immediate safety of the players but also allowed the match to be controlled, preventing panic. From Hoai Duc to Ha Tinh, for two consecutive days, that scene was repeated – a powerful reminder of the importance of on-site medical preparedness.
A message for youth tournaments.
Nguyen Anh Tuan's incident "once again highlights the crucial importance of medical care in professional tournaments, especially in youth tournaments." In the context of increasingly high competition density and intensity, standardizing first aid procedures and improving the response skills of referees, players, and tournament organizers are essential to minimize risks.
