The Asian red card has no effect, Brazilian striker returns to V.League

Leo Artur meets the requirements to participate in V.League Round 10 for Hanoi Police Club, regardless of the red card he received in the AFC Champions League Two not being enforced in the national competition.

Striker Leo Artur is officially cleared to play in V.League Round 10, removing all doubts about the possibility of suspension due to the red card he got in the AFC Champions League Two. This information was confirmed after the VPF company released the list of suspended players, in which the Brazilian forward from Hanoi Police Club (CAHN) was not included.

Previously, Leo Artur’s dismissal in the AFC Cup 2 caused concern among fans about the potential for disciplinary sanctions to be applied across different league systems. This worry is not unfounded, as professional football regulations have previously addressed extended disciplinary actions for serious offenses in international competitions.

Additionally, the administrative “blemish” that led CAHN to forfeit 0-3 against Tampines Rovers and be eliminated from this season’s Asian Cup heightened fans’ caution. After that incident, any legal issues related to player eligibility have been closely monitored.

However, according to current AFC regulations, red card penalties only apply within competitions managed by the AFC. This means Leo Artur is only banned from continental matches if CAHN continues in next season’s tournament, without affecting his participation in domestic professional leagues.

The key striker’s eligibility to play holds significant sporting importance for the police-affiliated team. With the V.League competition heating up, Leo Artur’s presence gives coach Mano Polking the strongest attacking option heading into the Round 10 rescheduled match.

On the other hand, Thanh Hoa faces a setback as defender Nguyen Dinh Huyen will miss the match after accumulating three yellow cards. This personnel difference could provide a considerable advantage for CAHN, who aims to secure all three points to improve their league standing on V.League’s return day.