LONG AN STAND STRONG

 A Vietnamese football team face disciplinary action after allowing their opponents to walk three goals into an unguarded net in protest at the award of a disputed last-minute penalty. Players from Long An stood stock still and refused to tackle their Ho Chi Minh City rivals in a V-League game late Sunday. The extraordinary protest came after a spot kick was awarded against Long An for a foul with the game poised at 2-2 and minutes to play. After an argument with the referee, Long An's goalkeeper led the revolt, turning his back on the penalty-taker, who slotted the ball in to make it 3-2. It was the third disputed refereeing decision of the game which led to goals for Ho Chi Minh City. The visitors continued their protest, refusing to budge from the kick-off to allow their opponents to score two more goals. The game ended 5-2 and Long An have since faced anger from officials in the country.