Why did the referee cry after the game? What happened in the Suwon-Ansan match?
Jul 04, 2024
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The assistant referee A claimed that he heard abusive language from player B of Suwon during the game. Two minutes into the second half's extra time, when the two teams exchanged one goal each, and Ansan's offense situation raised the offside flag. At that time, player B approached him and swore at him. In the broadcast video, player B was seen waving his arms wide while looking toward assistant manager A. It is believed that Deputy A expressed his protest because he thought he heard the offside flag late. According to the referee's report, Deputy Judge A immediately informed the referee through a microphone. However, the referee did not stop the game even after hearing the story. After the match, which ended in a 1-1 draw, player B reached out to the tearful assistant manager A at the half-line where both teams and referees gathered to greet each other, but assistant manager A walked back and avoided shaking hands. B's fellow players also appeared to approach and comfort them.
The reporter called Deputy Chief Justice A to hear about the situation and position at the time, but he is not answering as of the 4th. The case was dealt with along with several incidents at the weekend game at the Korea Football Association's judging subcommittee on the 2nd. Based on the Suwon-Ansan match referee report and the statement of Deputy Judge A, the subcommittee suspended the referee of the game for one game. Lee Jung-min, chairman of the judging committee of the association, said on the 4th that `Action should have been taken properly in response to player B's excessive protest on the spot"Even though it was an urgent situation, the referee should have protected the referee.", he explained the reason for the disciplinary action. It is explained that decisions such as verbalism, warning, and exit should have been made after grasping the situation. The referee community believes that referee A's judgment of taking a short break and then raising the offside in an attack situation where a goal can be scored was correct.
The judging committee commissioned the K-League's governing professional soccer federation to deal with the matter. After hearing both sides' positions, the federation asked the Suwon club for a report to make a decision. An official from the federation said "After checking the circumstances, we will decide whether to refer it to the reward and punishment committee or to build it for now." Suwon's position is that player B has never used a specific word known to be mentioned by assistant referee A. The reporter tried to contact player B to hear his position directly. An official of the club said, "When I asked player B, he said he never said that.""We are sincerely investigating." We will deliver a report to the federation containing not only player B but also the calling of fellow players and coaches who were nearby at the time of the situation. At the same time, we will let the players know that we have to respect the referee's decision again."
In the case of a truth battle, the key is evidence. The judging committee is said to have yet to secure clear evidence. If there is no evidence, it is likely to end with disciplinary action against the referee.
The soccer community responded that it exploded in conjunction with a number of recent issues related to referees. A club official said, `Coldly, I suspect the quality of some referees. At the end of the second half, there are many cases in which the referee is unable to follow the speed of the players due to lack of physical strength. The squad's complaints are piled up as much as they can." In line with the league's success, the level of referees should also be raised. An incumbent professional referee said "The referee is one of the league's members. Respect is needed. It's not an emotional outlet where you have to be criticized for making a wrong decision or a decision you don't like.
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