Two hot matches using VAR, referee identity kept secret

The two matches of round 4 applying VAR technology include: the match at Hang Day Stadium between Hanoi FC and Quy Nhon Binh Dinh FC (taking place at 7:15 p.m. on December 3) and the match between Hai Phong FC and Hanoi Police FC (taking place at 6 p.m. on December 4 at Lach Tray Stadium.

It is known that the VAR referees and VAR assistants in the two matches are expected to include referees Mai Xuan Hung, Nguyen Dinh Thai, Duong Van Phuc... However, the specific assignment list is kept confidential by VPF, according to FIFA's request.

VAR situation at V-League

In the first 3 rounds of Night Wolf V-League 2023 - 2024, 10/20 matches have applied VAR technology. Many VAR interventions have brought fairness, supporting the main referee to make accurate decisions. According to statistics, in the last 10 matches applying VAR, there were 8 situations where the VAR referee suggested the main referee review via the on-field screen (on field review) and then the main referee changed the original decision; 1 situation where the referee still kept the decision after reviewing the situation; in addition, there were 2 situations where VAR advice helped the main referee make more accurate decisions.

Referee watches VAR

Referees working in the VAR room at V-League

V-League 2023 - 2024 is in the initial stage of applying VAR technology and will be supervised by FIFA for 3 consecutive years. Each round of V-League can have 2, 3 and maximum 4 matches applied. All VAR room data of deployed matches is sent to FIFA after each round for experts to monitor and evaluate the VAR operation capacity of the Organizing Committee as well as the Referee Committee. Initially, FIFA has had positive assessments of the VAR operation process at V-League and regularly actively supports VPF and the Tournament Organizing Committee.

The appearance of VAR in V-League is a good sign. It not only helps the referee team feel more secure in the work of managing the match. It also increases the value of trust when accuracy is improved, matches with VAR will be fairer. However, VAR is only a tool to support the referee and certainly VAR cannot end all the controversies that often exist in football.

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