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VAR to be used again in National Second Division League finals
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VAR to be used again in National Second Division League finals

From Tuแป•i Trแบป · () Vietnamese

Translated from Vietnamese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The Vietnam Football Federation (VFF) will implement VAR technology in the final round of the 2026 National Second Division League.
  • This marks the second time VAR will be used in the league, aiming to improve match officiating accuracy and fairness.
  • The final round features four teams competing for three promotion spots to the National First Division League.

The Vietnam Football Federation (VFF) is set to deploy Video Assistant Referee (VAR) technology during the final round of the 2026 National Second Division League. This initiative aims to enhance the accuracy and fairness of match officiating during the crucial final stages of the season.

This will be the second consecutive year VAR is utilized in the league, following its successful implementation in the 2024 season. The VFF's decision underscores its commitment to elevating the standards of national football tournaments, extending beyond professional leagues to semi-professional and youth competitions.

The 2026 National Second Division League final round is scheduled from June 13 to June 16 at Quy Nhon Stadium in Gia Lai. The participating teams are Young Hanoi, Hue, Lam Dong, and Truong Giang Gia Dinh. These four teams will fiercely compete for three coveted promotion slots to the National First Division League for the 2026-2027 season.

The VFF is collaborating with the Vietnam Professional Football Joint Stock Company (VPF) and FPT Play for the VAR implementation. Drawing on experience from professional leagues, the VAR system will meet technical standards comparable to V-League matches, utilizing at least eight cameras to ensure comprehensive coverage and analysis.

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Originally published by Tuแป•i Trแบป in Vietnamese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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