Four matches in Round 1 of the V-League 2023/2024 will use VAR.

The four matches using VAR in Round 1 of the V-League 2023/2024 are Hai Phong vs. HAGL, Thanh Hoa vs. Hong Linh Ha Tinh, Hanoi Police Club vs. Binh Dinh Club, and Nam Dinh Club vs. Quang Nam .

Previously, VPF submitted a report on its plan to use VAR to FIFA, which was approved. In subsequent rounds, the tournament organizers continued to implement VAR based on FIFA's approval, through VPF's evaluation report and proposal.

Currently, VPF has two VAR vehicles. Each round will have four matches using VAR. These matches are located in the area from Ha Tinh Stadium outwards, as there are eight teams from that region. After FIFA provides two more VAR vehicles, VPF will consider extending VAR support to all matches.

VAR will be applied to 4 matches in Round 1 of the V-League 2023/2024.

According to information from VPF, for the three seasons starting from the 2023/2024 season, all matches with VAR will be approved by FIFA. Operational data and refereeing performance in matches with VAR must be submitted to FIFA for evaluation of effectiveness during this period.

VPF, together with VFF and FIFA, has trained 18 referees and VAR assistant referees who have been licensed. All preparations for VAR, from equipment to personnel and coordination with clubs and television production units, have been agreed upon.

The official opening match of the tournament on October 20th between Hai Phong FC and HAGL marked the milestone of VAR being officially applied in the first match of the 2023/2024 season.

Regarding the issue of Quang Nam FC's home stadium not meeting standards, the Vietnam Professional Football Joint Stock Company (VPF) confirmed that Quang Nam will choose Hoa Xuan Stadium (Da Nang) as their home stadium for the upcoming period. The VPF conducted a survey of stadiums and, based on professional football regulations and licensing regulations, determined that Quang Nam FC's Tam Ky Stadium does not meet the standards. The VPF has held numerous discussions with the club, and they have taken corrective measures.

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