According to reports, in the second game of the first round of the AFC Champions League quarterfinals held on the 20th, the Kawasaki Frontale team lost 2-4 to the Chinese Shandong Taishan team, and the final total score was 5-6.
In the final minute of the game, the two sides were tied 2-3, the aggregate score was 5-5, and it was about to go to extra time. However, Kawasaki originally had the advantage, but at the critical moment, Shandong Taishan defender Judson delivered a wonderful barb shot from the right side, successfully broke through the opponent's goal, and finally won the overall score, drawing a perfect end to the game.
The Kawasaki team was a disappointing exit from the game, and although they suffered a loss, the fans did not lose their enthusiasm. After the game, many netizens expressed dissatisfaction with the referee's verdict, believing that the referee's level needs to be improved.
The fierce competition of Shandong Taishan team is inevitable, but if the level of the referee is like this, the fairness of the game is difficult to guarantee. "The referee's decision ruined the flow of the game and should have allowed the game to continue. ”
The red card is too arbitrary, and it should be the same at home. ”
In the second half, Ellison was red carded when the opposing goalkeeper tried to stop a foul when he broke through in the 35th minute. However, VAR stepped in and ruled that Ellison was offside before being sent off, so the red card was cancelled and the decision sparked widespread controversy.
Despite the grim situation, some fans and supporters were skeptical and dubbed it the "Middle East whistle" because the referee was from the Middle East.