VFF held a memorial service to commemorate the 3 HAGL Club members who died in the accident

Specifically, before the matches of the National U15 Championship, National U19 Women's Championship and National Second Division 2023 taking place on August 13, VFF held a minute of silence to commemorate 3 members of HAGL Club who died in a traffic accident on August 12.

In addition, the organizing committee of the National Professional Football Tournaments also plans to hold a memorial ceremony in upcoming matches at the National Cup.

Also on August 13, the funerals of coach Duong Minh Ninh and doctor Dao Trong Tri were held. HAGL Club sent staff to support the two families. The funeral of striker Paollo Madeira Oliveira was postponed to wait for his family to come to Vietnam.

A memorial service for 3 members of HAGL Club took place before the matches on the afternoon of August 13.

At 2:00 p.m. on August 12, an accident killed three members of the HAGL Club, including assistant Duong Minh Ninh, doctor Dao Trong Tri, and striker Paollo Madeira Oliveira, on National Highway 14, passing through Ia Hru commune, Chu Puh district, Gia Lai.

At that time, a car carrying 4 members of Hoang Anh Gia Lai Football Club was on its way from Buon Ma Thuot city (Dak Lak) to Pleiku (Gia Lai) when it had an accident.

According to initial investigation, the dump truck with license plate 81H-027.60 driven by Dinh Tien Binh overtook the car carrying HAGL members. After discovering a car coming from the opposite direction, driver Binh turned the wheel, crashed into the left side of the car and caused the accident.

In his condolence letter, VFF President Tran Quoc Tuan wrote: “The Vietnam Football Federation is deeply saddened to receive the news that Deputy Director, Deputy Head Coach of Team 1 Duong Minh Ninh, Doctor Dao Trong Tri and player Madeira Oliveira Paollo died in this tragic accident. The club’s driver is currently receiving emergency treatment at the hospital.

On behalf of the Executive Committee of the Vietnam Football Federation, I would like to send my deepest condolences to the families of the deceased members and Hoang Anh Gia Lai Football Club.

This is a huge loss for Vietnamese football and Hoang Anh Gia Lai Football Club. The Vietnam Football Federation calls on all Vietnamese football coaches, players and teams participating in the 2023 National Football Championship to turn to the families of the victims, stand by them in this difficult time and share and support."

Ha An

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