VPF made a surprising decision ahead of the V.League final round.

VPF surprised everyone by appointing a Malaysian FIFA referee to take charge of the Thể Công Viettel versus CAHN clash in the last round of V-League 2025/2026.

On the eve of the final round of V-League 2025/2026,the Vietnam Professional Football Joint Stock Company (VPF) made a notable decision regarding referee assignments. Specifically, Malaysian FIFA referee Tuan Mohd Yaasin was tasked with officiating the match between Thể Công Viettel and CAHN, which is set for 6:00 PM on June 7 at Thien Truong Stadium.

This news quickly attracted attention from experts and fans alike. Because at the current moment, CAHN has already been officially crowned V-League 2025/2026 champions,while Thể Công Viettel only needs one more point to secure the runner-up spot. This surprised many, as VPF chose to use a foreign referee for this game instead of matches that directly impact the relegation battle.

Mr. Tuan Mohd Yaasin is no stranger to Vietnamese football. The referee, born in 1992, has been invited many times to oversee important V-League matches in recent seasons. Encounters like Khánh Hòa vs. Đà Nẵng, Thanh Hóa vs. CAHN in the 2023 season, and Nam Định vs. Thanh Hóa in the 2024/2025 season have all featured this Malaysian "black-shirted referee."

With extensive experience in regional and continental competitions, Mr. Tuan Mohd Yaasin is currently part of the Elite group of referees—the highest FIFA level in Malaysia. This group is frequently assigned by the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) to officiate major tournaments. Thus, VPF's decision to have him oversee the final round's focal match is seen as a move to ensure professional quality and fairness on the field.

However, what raised questions among the public is that matches directly affecting the relegation struggle have not yet been announced to use foreign referees. In round 26, Đà Nẵng, SLNA, and Ho Chi Minh City Club are all fighting hard to stay in V-League. The clashes between Đà Nẵng and Thanh Hóa, SLNA and PVF-CAND, and Ho Chi Minh City against HAGL are considered do-or-die for many teams.

Therefore, the decision to assign a Malaysian referee to the Thể Công Viettel vs. CAHN match has become a hot topic of discussion before kickoff. Nevertheless, given the proven reputation and ability of Mr. Tuan Mohd Yaasin, fans expect the highlight match of the final V-League 2025/2026 round to be transparent, exciting, and provide a memorable conclusion to this season.