Viettel fined 2 million VND before the big battle with CAHN
The VFF Disciplinary Board fined Viettel 2 million VND for 5 yellow cards in the match against Hanoi FC at Hang Day Stadium, right before the rematch with Hanoi Police on November 23 in the round of 16.
The Vietnam Football Federation (VFF) Disciplinary Board has fined Viettel VND2,000,000 for having five players receive yellow cards in the National Cup qualifying match against Hanoi FC at Hang Day Stadium. The decision was made right before the rematch with Hanoi Police in the round of 16 on November 23, a match considered as an "early final".
Viettel fined 2 million VND for 5 yellow cards
The VND2 million fine comes from Viettel having 5 yellow cards in one match – the threshold to trigger a penalty according to regulations. Although not large in financial terms, this is a reminder of discipline and emotional control when entering the knockout stage.
In the context of a tight schedule and high pressure, keeping full squad numbers and limiting penalty cards will be details that can decide the situation at key moments.
The meaning of discipline before the "early final" CAHN - Viettel
The confrontation between Hanoi Police and Viettel is highly appreciated by experts as both are candidates for the National Cup championship and are in the leading group of V-League 2025/2026. The tense nature of the match requires more alertness in the disputes, to avoid losing troops or changing the personnel plan unintentionally.
This penalty therefore carries timely warning value: tactical discipline and card risk management will be the foundation for keeping the game in rhythm.
Impact on the rematch on November 23
In the current season, the two teams drew 1-1 in the first round of the V-League 2025/2026. Meeting again in the round of 16 of the National Cup, the knockout factor will make every tackle and every contested situation more valuable. An extra yellow card can change the game or distort the substitution plan.
In the context of both sides possessing great ambitions, emotional control and defensive discipline will be an important support as well as familiar attacks.
Key milestones and quick facts
| Landmark/Information | Detail |
|---|---|
| Round of 16 kicks off | 15/11 |
| Match CAHN vs Viettel | 23/11 |
| Viettel's penalty | 2,000,000 VND |
| Reason | 5 yellow cards in the qualifying match against Hanoi FC (Hang Day Stadium) |
| Recent confrontations | Draw 1-1 in round 1 of V-League 2025/2026 |
Other notable matches in the round of 16
- Hai Phong vs Ninh Binh
- Nam Dinh vs Long An
- Dong Nai vs Ha Tinh
- PVF-CAND vs Hoang Anh Gia Lai
The 2025/2026 National Cup Round of 16 promises to be dramatic as many candidates enter the knockout round. Strict competition discipline, as Viettel has just experienced, can be the boundary between going further and stopping.
