The VFF's disciplinary board suspended Quảng Ngãi from the First Division and slapped a fine of VND70 million (US$3,950).

The incident happened when referee Kieu Viet Hung awarded a penalty to Saigon United F.C, following an illegal tackle by Quảng Ngãi defender Vu Quang Vinh in the 80th minute.

The Quảng Ngãi players suddenly walked out in the 80th minute to show their reactive attitude to the referee after receiving a penalty kick at HCMC's Thống Nhất Stadium when hosts Saigon United were leading 2–1.

Vu Quang Vinh, the player that made the illegal tackle and pushed the referee away afterwards, is fined VND 10 million (US$425) and banned from every game held by VFF until 30 April 2010.

Deputy Head of Quảng Ngãi FC Mr Hồ Đăng Bồng and assistant coach Mr Trịnh Công Minh were fined VND 10 million and banned from every activity held by the VPF within 18 months.