VietNamNet Bridge – Goalkeeper Tran Buu Ngoc has been banned for four matches and fined VND15 million (US$670) according to the Viet Nam Football Federation’s Discipline Department yesterday, July 26.

Goalkeeper Tran Buu Ngoc received a ban because of dangerous play in the V.League. — Photo thethaovanhoa.vn

Ngoc of Can Tho FC committed a serious foul during a match against Sai Gon FC at the V.League’s round 17 last weekend.

The former national goalie, in his attempt to block a ball, trampled striker Trinh Duy Long’s right shin, causing an injury. Ngoc was sent off.

VFF said Ngoc’s foul was not deliberate but it was considered dangerous so the fine was necessary.

Ngoc, who apologised to Long for the incident after the match said it was a heavy ban but he would not complain.

He will be able to return to the game on August 21 when Can Tho host Quang Ninh Coal at home.

On the same day, VFF also handed a four-match ban and VND10 million ($450) fine to Nguyen Duc Thinh, assistant coach of Sai Gon FC due to his bad behaviour during the same match.

VNS