5 Vietnamese footballers prosecuted for match fixing probe

Authorities in Ba Ria-Vung Tau Province, southern Vietnam on Thursday initiated legal proceedings against five footballers from the same team over allegations of match-fixing in a domestic second-tier league. Ba Ria-Vung Tau FC, initially leading 1-0, lost 1-3 after conceding three late goals. Colonel Bui Van Thao, director of the Ba Ria-Vung Tau Department of Public Security, disclosed that the investigation is ongoing, with the players released on bail. Ba Ria-Vung Tau FC president Dinh Hong Vinh also announced the termination of the five players’ contracts. Like us on Facebook or follow us on Twitter to get the latest news about Vietnam!