VFF ruled Luxury Hạ Long lost 0-3 due to the use of players in violation of regulations.
The VFF (Vietnam Football Federation) ruled Luxury Ha Long lost 0-3 due to the use of players in violation of regulations, fining them 5 million VND; Hanoi Bulls received 3 points and moved up to third place in Group A on October 26th in the 2025 Third Division League.
The Vietnam Football Federation (VFF) decided to award Luxury Ha Long a 0-3 defeat for using an ineligible player in their match against Hanoi Bulls on October 26th in the 2025 National Third Division League. The disciplinary action included a 5 million VND fine. Hanoi Bulls were awarded the victory, receiving all 3 points and moving up to third place in Group A, while Luxury Ha Long remained without points and at the bottom of the table. The team from the mining region still has the right to appeal to the VFF's Appeals Committee.
Disciplinary decision and its consequences on the rankings.
According to the tournament regulations, using an ineligible player resulted in a 0-3 forfeit loss. The VFF also imposed a 5 million VND administrative fine on Luxury Ha Long. The immediate consequence: Hanoi Bulls gained 3 points to move up to third place in Group A; Luxury Ha Long remained empty-handed after the round, finishing last. Luxury Ha Long's right to appeal was reserved according to the VFF's procedures.
| Category | Content |
|---|---|
| Match | Luxury Ha Long vs Hanoi Bulls (October 26) |
| Tournament | National Third Division 2025 |
| Violate | Using players who are not eligible to play. |
| Disciplinary results | Luxury Ha Long was handed a 0-3 defeat. |
| Administrative penalties | 5 million VND |
| Consequences of the rankings | Hanoi Bulls earned 3 points, moving up to third place in Group A; Luxury Ha Long has no points and remains at the bottom. |
| Right to appeal | Luxury Ha Long has the right to submit a complaint to the VFF's Complaints Resolution Board. |
Strictness of conduct: a clear message for the clubs.
This incident underscores the principles of transparency and fairness in tournament organization. Even at the third-tier level, errors in registration and personnel management are being dealt with severely. This serves as an important reminder about player record management, eligibility verification procedures, and the legal responsibilities of professional departments, all aimed at protecting the integrity of the competition.
The tournament context and the value of each point.
The 2025 National Third Division will feature 17 teams, divided into 3 groups based on region, playing a double round-robin format. The top three teams from each group and the best-performing second-place team will be promoted to the 2026 National Second Division. Given the limited number of promotion spots, a disciplinary decision awarding 3 points could significantly alter the standings at the top of each group.
Key figures
- Loss score: 0-3
- Administrative penalty: 5 million VND
- Points awarded to Hanoi Bulls: 3 points
- Hanoi Bulls' position: third in Group A
- Luxury Ha Long: No points yet, bottom of the table after this round.
- Promotion format: 3 group winners + 1 best runner-up
This incident serves as a warning to all teams: adhering to regulations is not just a formality, but the dividing line between opportunity and risk in a season with a very narrow margin of error.
