VFF lost Luxury Ha Long 0-3 for using illegal players
VFF lost 0-3 to Luxury Ha Long for using illegal players, fined 5 million; Hanoi Bulls received 3 points and moved up to third place in Group A on October 26 in the 2025 Third Division.
The Vietnam Football Federation (VFF) decided to punish Luxury Ha Long with a 0-3 loss for using ineligible players in the match against Hanoi Bulls on October 26 in the 2025 National Third Division. The disciplinary decision comes with an administrative fine of VND5 million. Hanoi Bulls won, received all 3 points and rose to third place in Group A, while Luxury Ha Long continued to have no points and was at the bottom of the table. The mining team still has the right to appeal to the VFF Complaints Resolution Board.
Disciplinary decisions and their consequences on the rankings
According to the tournament regulations, the use of ineligible players led to a 0-3 loss. VFF also imposed an administrative fine of 5 million VND on Luxury Ha Long. Immediate consequences: Hanoi Bulls were awarded 3 points to move up to third place in Group A; Luxury Ha Long remained empty-handed after the round, ranked last in the table. Luxury Ha Long's right to appeal was reserved according to VFF procedures.
| Category | Content |
|---|---|
| Match | Luxury Ha Long vs Hanoi Bulls (October 26) |
| Tournament | National Third Division 2025 |
| Violate | Using ineligible players |
| Disciplinary results | Luxury Ha Long lost 0-3 |
| Administrative fines | 5 million VND |
| Ranking Consequences | Hanoi Bulls received 3 points, moving up to third place in Group A; Luxury Ha Long has no points, ranking last. |
| Right to appeal | Luxury Ha Long has the right to submit a petition to the VFF Complaints Resolution Board. |
Seriousness: a clear message for clubs
The incident highlights the principles of transparency and fairness in the organization of the tournament. Even at the Third Division level, errors in the registration and use of personnel are still strictly handled. This is an important reminder about player profile management, the process of checking competition conditions and the legal responsibility of professional departments, to protect the integrity of the game.
Tournament context and value of each score
The 2025 National Third Division will have 17 teams, divided into three regional groups, playing a double round-robin tournament. The three group winners and the best runner-up will be promoted to the 2026 National Second Division. With limited promotion spots, a disciplinary decision to award three points could make a significant difference in the top group of each group.
Key numbers
- Losing score: 0-3
- Administrative penalty: 5 million VND
- Bonus score for Hanoi Bulls: 3 points
- Hanoi Bulls position: third in group A
- Luxury Ha Long: no points, bottom of the table after the round
- Promotion format: 3 group winners + 1 best second-placed team
The incident is a warning to every team: compliance is not just a formality, but the dividing line between opportunity and risk in a season with very narrow margins of error.
