Vinh Stadium is increasing security for the match on the afternoon of August 11th.

(Baonghean.vn) -The highly anticipated match of the season between SLNA and Hanoi T&T is sure to be heated both on the field and in the stands, and will be decisive in determining the outcome of the season. The organizers at Vinh Stadium are reinforcing security forces to ensure the match takes place safely.

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Before the match in round 19 took place, the organizers at Vinh Stadium held a meeting and came up with plans to ensure security and prevent crowding.

Theoretically, Vinh Stadium has a capacity of approximately 23,000 people, but the stadium is in a state of disrepair and cannot guarantee safety if all seats are used. In fact, in some previous matches, the stadium's fences have collapsed due to the immense pressure from the stands, and some iron barriers have been broken by fans using ladders to "attack" the stadium, creating chaotic and dangerous scenes. Therefore, for the match against Hanoi T&T, the organizers only issued about 16,000 tickets, sold through official channels and to the public at designated ticket outlets. The limited number of tickets issued was intended to ensure the safety of the match and prevent unfortunate incidents.

Security personnel stationed at the gates will ensure that spectators are absolutely not allowed to bring any foreign objects into the stadium.

In addition, the organizers are determined to deal with the situation of spectators using ladders to climb over fences, and will impose penalties on those who disregard the danger to enter the stadium, as in some previous matches.

Hanoi T&T is SLNA's rival, and although there haven't been any major conflicts between the two teams' fans, the matches have always been heated. The organizers at Vinh Stadium said they will arrange for visiting fans to sit separately in stand A5 and will also deploy security personnel to be present to handle any unforeseen situations.

Regarding Sunday afternoon's match, Mr. Ho Van Chiem, Head of the Vinh Stadium Organizing Committee, stated that a large number of riot police, traffic police, and security personnel from wards and communes will be mobilized to provide security both inside and outside the stadium. All spectators entering the stadium will be thoroughly checked to ensure no one brings in foreign objects or hard items. Even water bottles will not be allowed inside to prevent spectators from throwing bottles onto the field if their team is at a disadvantage in terms of the score.

Away fans will be directed to gate A5 and will be accompanied by security personnel to prevent any unfortunate incidents.

Security forces at Vinh Stadium weren't deployed just before the final match; from the morning of August 10th, riot police were already involved to ensure the safe sale of tickets. On the afternoon of August 11th, police were again present at Vinh Stadium to conduct a final check of preparations, reinforce any dilapidated sections of the fence, and ensure the safety of the visiting team's training session.

In addition, the organizers at Vinh Stadium are also prepared to deploy personnel and equipment such as fire trucks, water cannons, and sniffer dogs around the stadium to promptly handle any incidents that may arise during the decisive match for the championship title of the season.

Nguyen Khoa