Van Hau's Stamp Injures Doan Ngoc Tan: Heavy Consequence for The Cong Viettel

In the 68th minute of the Hanoi derby at Round 2 of LPBank V.League 2026/27, Doan Van Hau of CAHN stamped on The Cong Viettel's new signing Doan Ngoc Tan's ankle during an aerial duel. Referee Ngo Duy Lan initially showed a yellow card, but after VAR review, upgraded it to a direct red. Hau's dangerous challenge left Tan with a severe ankle injury, confirmed by coach Popov: 'Tan is seriously injured and will miss the upcoming AFC Cup match and likely a long period.' This is a huge blow for Viettel, as Tan was a marquee signing known as a tireless midfield engine. CAHN won 1-0 thanks to Stefan Mauk's stoppage-time goal, but the victory was more fortunate than dominant. Hau faces a multi-match ban, while Viettel must urgently replace their midfield core for both domestic and continental campaigns. The incident highlights the growing influence of VAR and raises questions about discipline in Vietnamese football.