Class One Referee Patrick Agego-Azizah of Tema marred the beauty of the titanic clash between Kpando Heart of Lions and Aduana Stars with some doubtful decisions in the 1-1 draw game at the Kpando Stadium yesterday.
Referee Agedo-Azizah’s below-par performance incensed many irate home fans, who besieged the referees’ dressing room seeking their pound of flesh for perceived injustice against Lions. With claims that the referee conspired to deny the home team victory, the fans held the match officials hostage for several minutes after the game amidst heavy security.
Right from kick-off, referee Agego-Aziza took some dubious decisions ,which further heightened the alleged conspiracy and raised tension among fans.
Aduana shot into the lead on the eighth minute through Francis Aduhene from a close range header in the fast-paced game. He jumped above his markers to meet a swinging cross from Francis Larbi at the far right and headed home past Lions goalkeeper Stephen Ahorlu.
Lions equalised just a minute into the second half when Mohammed Tanko connected home with a low drive after latching on to a free kick taken by John Kuffour just outside the penalty box.
Lions looked revived by the equaliser but bizarre refereeing thwarted their efforts and further incensed the home supporters who directed their anger against the match officials. However, the intervention of 32 policemen and some officials of Lions provided protection for the match officials as they made their way from the field into the dressing room after the match.
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