'Explosion of referee anti-call' FC Seoul-Daejeon Chuseok holiday embroidered prestigious game, issue of judgment causing anger of fans
Sep 14, 2024
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On the 14th, the 30th round match between FC Seoul and Daejeon Hana Citizen was held at Seoul World Cup Stadium. During the game, the fans' anger rang the ground 'Zerong' The `anti-call' to the referee came out.
Both teams were desperate for victory. There were only four steps left until the final round crossroads, including the match on that day. Seoul was ranked fifth with 46 points in the previous 29 games. It was being chased fiercely by sixth-ranked Pohang Steelers (44 points) and seventh-ranked Gwangju FC (40 points). Against this, Daejeon was more urgent. Daejeon remained in ninth place with 31 points. It was in a fierce battle to escape the relegation zone with 10th-ranked Incheon United (31 points), 11th-ranked Jeonbuk Hyundai, and 12th-ranked Daegu FC (30 points or more).
Ahead of the showdown, the coaches of both teams made a firm commitment. Kim Ki-dong, the head coach of Seoul, said, `We agonized over continuing the atmosphere. I talked with the players about what I didn't do well in the Jeonbuk Hyundai match. It's important for us to continue the atmosphere." Daejeon manager Hwang Sun-hong said, `Football is not just about skill. The expedition is quite a burden. However, at this point, I don't feel desperate and can be very in danger. Technology is important, but I think we can play well only when we consider the mental part. That's what I told the players as well."
The game has begun. It was fierce from the beginning. Daejeon has opened its doors. Martha's first goal came three minutes after kickoff. He received Choi Geon-ju's pass and shook Seoul's net with a surprise mid-range shot. Daejeon scored an additional goal two minutes later. This time, Choi Gun-joo completed Martha's pass with a score. Seoul did not back down easily. In the 8th minute of the first half, Choi Joon scored to chase.
A dizzying scene was produced in the situation where a cool goal party took place. It was 10 minutes in the first half. Seoul's Ilyuchenko complained of some pain. With the game in a somewhat lull, Daejeon's Bobshin resumed his attack. In the process, Ilyuchenko struggled as if he were embarrassed, and the referee took out a yellow card. Seoul players and fans were furious at the referee's decision. Daejeon fans were dissatisfied with the referee's decision, shouting out the exit of Ilyuchenko.
The problem continued. It was 15 minutes in the first half. Daejeon was back-passing goalkeeper Lee Chang-geun. In the process, Daejeon's pass deflected off Kang Sang-woo in Seoul and headed to Lee Chang-geun. Lee Chang-geun caught the ball with both hands. The referee declared a free kick as if he had not seen the deflection. Daejeon fans couldn't hold back their anger.
When the whistle blew at the end of the first half, some of the Daejeon players began asking the referee. Daejeon manager Hwang Sun-hong, who was on the bench, quickly restrained him.
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