FIFA referees from Malaysia assigned to crucial V.League 1 relegation battles in final round

Hanoi, 20 June, 2025 – Two decisive matches in the relegation race of Round 26, LPBank V.League 1 – 2024/25 will be officiated by FIFA-accredited referees from Malaysia, underscoring the importance of fairness and professionalism in these high-stakes fixtures.

Referee Assignments:

• Razlan Joffri Bin Ali (born 1985) will take charge of the clash between SHB Da Nang and Song Lam Nghe An, held at Tam Ky Stadium.

• Muhammad Izzul Fikri Kamaruzaman (born 1995) has been appointed as the referee for the match between Quy Nhon Binh Dinh and Hanoi FC.

Both referees are familiar with V.League 1, having officiated earlier in Round 21 when Hanoi FC faced Nam Dinh. In that match, Bin Ali served as the main referee, while Izzul Fikri operated the VAR room. Additionally, Bin Ali also refereed two other important fixtures this season: Hanoi FC vs Dong A Thanh Hoa (Round 17) and Song Lam Nghe An vs Quang Nam (Round 19).

Relegation Picture Before Round 26:

The relegation battle remains unresolved with three teams—Quy Nhon Binh Dinh, SHB Da Nang, and Quang Nam—still at risk:

• Binh Dinh: 21 points (bottom of the table)

• SHB Da Nang: 22 points

• Quang Nam: 25 points

Although Quang Nam currently has more points, head-to-head criteria place them below SHB Da Nang, as follows:

• Quang Nam 3-2 SHB Da Nang (first leg)

• SHB Da Nang 1-0 Quang Nam (second leg)

• SHB Da Nang holds the advantage due to away goals in head-to-head matchups.

The relegation outcome, including who will face the LP Bank Gold Star 2024/25 playoff, will be determined in the final moments of Round 26.

VAR to Be Used in 4 Key Matches:

To ensure transparency and accuracy in officiating, VAR technology will be deployed at four pivotal games:

1. SHB Da Nang vs Song Lam Nghe An

2. The Cong Viettel vs Ho Chi Minh City

3. Quy Nhon Binh Dinh vs Hanoi FC

4. Hanoi Police FC vs Hai Phong

All matches are scheduled to kick off simultaneously at 17:00 on June 22, 2025.

The final round promises thrilling drama as teams battle to avoid relegation, with every decision and goal potentially altering the fate of entire clubs.