Typical scary moments in V.League

(Baonghean.vn) - It would be unfair if the V.League had violence, abandoned football, and public opinion touched on the lessons SLNA had made in the past.

To give readers an unbiased view, Nghe An Newspaper reviews some violent football moments without any trace of Nghe An players. Even though they were the ones who paid the highest price for their lack of restraint.

Midfielder Dinh Van Ta (V. Ninh Binh)

Midfielder Dinh Van Ta (middle). Photo: Internet

In the match between Ninh Binh and DTLA in round 5 of V-League 2014, referee Hoang Anh Tuan gave a red card to midfielder Dinh Van Ta after he kicked Danny David straight in the chest. In this situation, players from both sides rushed in at high speed but only Danny David focused on the ball, while Dinh Van Ta kicked his left foot straight in the opponent's chest.

Van Ta's strong kick caused Danny David to fall to the ground and roll around. Fainting and foaming at the mouth, the Long An player was taken to the hospital and suffered a broken rib. Meanwhile, V.Ninh Binh player Dinh Van Ta was banned from playing for 5 matches and fined 15 million VND.

Defender Duong Thanh Hao (Hanoi FC)

Defender Duong Thanh Hao (white shirt). Photo: Internet

In the 2015 National Cup final between B.Binh Duong and Hanoi, during B.Binh Duong's attack, due to being passed by Abass from B.Binh Duong, Hanoi defender Thanh Hao launched a terrifying tackle from behind with both feet, aiming at Abass' heel and ankle.

The collision was so strong that it hit his fulcrum, causing Abass to almost collapse on the field. He was put on a stretcher and taken by ambulance straight to the hospital. It is worth mentioning that the referees met to discuss this brutal foul but agreed not to recommend the Disciplinary Board to impose additional punishment. From then on, Abass' career in the V.League was considered over.

Foreign player Horace James (SHB Da Nang)

Foreign player Horace James (orange shirt). Photo: Internet

In the second round of V.League 2016, Horace James of SHB Da Nang, while breaking into the HAGL goal, kicked Van Pho in the chest. As a result, the HAGL defender had to be hospitalized and suffered a broken rib. In this incident, VTV's editors used the word "horrible" for the SHB Da Nang player's kick. HAGL Club later sent a complaint requesting a fine for the SHB Da Nang player but was rejected by the Organizing Committee.

Goalkeeper Buu Ngoc (XSKT Can Tho)

Goalkeeper Buu Ngoc. Photo: Internet

In the Can Tho - Sai Gon match on the afternoon of July 23rd in round 17 of V.League 2016, goalkeeper Buu Ngoc rushed out of the penalty area to tackle striker Duy Long. The kick forced Duy Long to immediately leave the field on a stretcher. However, referee Nguyen Trong Thu only gave Buu Ngoc a yellow card, and both Mr. Thu and the Can Tho goalkeeper became the focus of public criticism. Condemned for Buu Ngoc's brutal actions, Buu Ngoc received a 4-match suspension and a fine of 15 million VND.

Hoang Vu Samson (Hanoi FC)

Hoang Vu Samson. Photo: Internet

If we talk about football violence without mentioning striker Hoang Vu Samson of Hanoi FC, it would be a big mistake. Not to mention the "glove-wearing" moments when meeting Hai Phong at Lach Tray. Most recently in the 3rd round of V.League 2017, the match between HAGL and Hanoi, young midfielder Chau Ngoc Quang was continuously fouled by 2 home players, including an extremely dangerous kick with the sole of Hoang Vu Samson's shoe.

However, in its first press release, the V.League 2017 Organizing Committee said that this was just a reckless ball dispute situation. Strongly condemned by public opinion, the Organizing Committee adjusted the penalty to 2 matches for the Hanoi striker.

Those are just the plays discovered by the referee, analyzed on tape, and there are still many plays reflecting the problem of violence on the pitch. Obviously, V.League is heavily affected by training loopholes, the way of doing football where everyone does their own thing. There is a lack of standards from the beginning in the development planning of the Vietnam Football Federation. The Disciplinary Board is too passive, only relying on public pressure to impose penalties. Meanwhile, the Organizing Committee is trying to fix those loopholes by re-disseminate the rules to the players before the V.League./.

Trung Kien