Ba Ria-Vung Tau Club practices normally after prosecution, providing evidence for investigation

According to Thanh Nien Newspaper reporters, on the afternoon of February 1, at Long Tam Ward football field, Ba Ria City ( Ba Ria - Vung Tau ), coach Nguyen Minh Phuong and his team still practiced normally after the incident in which 5 players of Ba Ria - Vung Tau Club were prosecuted for gambling.

Players drink water after practice on the afternoon of February 1st.

The players were still divided into 2 teams for practice. The atmosphere was very cheerful and lively. At 4:45 pm, Coach Nguyen Minh Phuong let his players rest and got on the bus to return to their "headquarters" at Ba Ria Stadium.

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The bus took the players out of the training ground.

According to the reporter's investigation, at the training session, there were still 2 players prosecuted for gambling with their teammates. There were 3 players, including the goalkeeper who started the match againstSHB Da Nang Club on December 24, 2023, who were released by the coaching staff about 3 weeks ago due to their poor performance.

Sharing with Thanh Nien reporter, a leader of this team said that the players' training still takes place every day. Although the incident of 5 players being prosecuted for gambling has occurred, it has not affected the overall team's training.

Goalkeeper of Ba Ria-Vung Tau Club at training session

As Thanh Nien reported, on the morning of February 1, the Investigation Police Agency of Ba Ria-Vung Tau Province initiated a case and prosecuted 5 players of Ba Ria-Vung Tau Club to investigate and clarify their gambling behavior.

These 5 players include goalkeeper NSH (30 years old, from Dong Thap), striker PVP (20 years old, from Hai Duong) and 3 midfielders: LBGH (22 years old, from Thanh Hoa), NQH (20 years old, from Dong Nai), TKA (20 years old, from Ben Tre ).

The above players were prosecuted under Article 321 of the Penal Code for gambling. The decision to prosecute the case and prosecute the accused was approved by the People's Procuracy at the same level.

The signs showing the match times of the two clubs are still placed around the stadium fence.

According to the initial investigation results, in the match between Ba Ria-Vung Tau Club and SHB Da Nang Club within the framework of the Sao Vang Cup taking place on December 24, 2023, at Ba Ria Stadium (Ba Ria City), the 5 defendants discussed and agreed to play below their strength to let SHB Da Nang Football Club win in order to place bets on football betting websites. As a result of the match, Ba Ria-Vung Tau Club lost to SHB Da Nang Club 1-3.

After the match, the coaching staff discovered that the players played below their ability and showed suspicious signs, so they reported to the club's leadership and VFF in writing for handling.

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The club provides evidence to serve the investigation.

On February 1, Ba Ria-Vung Tau Football Club announced on the team's page: "Ba Ria-Vung Tau Football Club says no to negativity in football. Ba Ria-Vung Tau Football Club is firm in handling individuals and groups that affect the team's brand in particular and Vietnamese football in general. Receiving information from the authorities about violations by a group of players in competing in the national first division football tournament in the 2023-2024 season, the Board of Directors of Ba Ria-Vung Tau Football Club decided to strictly handle the violations by terminating the labor contracts of the violating individuals according to regulations.

In addition, the Club is always willing to cooperate and provide evidence within its ability to serve the investigation of the authorities. The collective of Ba Ria-Vung Tau Football Club always strives to preserve and develop the country's football to become stronger, more professional and integrated. The Club would like to send our thanks to the audience and football fans for always accompanying the team, together we act for beautiful and fair matches."

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