Indonesian newspaper wants AFC to reorganize match against Bahrain

" The draw against Bahrain was considered unfair to the Indonesian team. It is entirely possible to organize a rematch for the two teams after the controversy," CNN Indonesia commented in the article "Is it possible that there will be a rematch between Indonesia and Bahrain?"

The Indonesian press talked a lot about this case because they relied on a match in the 2018 World Cup qualifiers in the African zone. In the match between South Africa and Senegal, referee Joseph Lamptey awarded South Africa a penalty when he thought Kalidou Koulibaly used his hand to play the ball. Thulani Hlatshwayo successfully took the penalty. South Africa won 2-1 against Senegal.

Indonesia wants to replay the match against Bahrain.

Lamptey was then only allowed to leave the field under security escort. The Senegalese Football Federation filed a complaint with FIFA. Lamptey was banned for life and the match was replayed. This time, Senegal won 2-0 and went on to qualify for the World Cup.

This scenario is similar to what is happening in Indonesian football. When the team of thousands of islands was leading 2-1 until the end of the official match time, the referee team announced that the second half would be added 6 minutes. But in the end, the time of the ball rolling lasted until the 9th minute, Bahrain scored the equalizer after a corner kick.

Indonesian players and coaches surrounded referee Ahmed Al Kaf. The referee could only leave the field after being protected by the host country's security forces. After the match, the Indonesian Football Federation confirmed that it had sent a complaint to FIFA.

" Both Bahrain and Indonesia played their best until the final whistle. However, I still have to mention the shameful stories. In this case, it was the decisions of referee Ahmed Al Kaf. If the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) wants to develop, they must improve the quality of referees ." Coach Shin Tae-yong was upset after the match.

In the next match, the Indonesian team will meet the Chinese team on October 15.

Mai Phuong

Source: https://vtcnews.vn/bao-indonesia-muon-afc-to-chuc-lai-tran-dau-gap-bahrain-ar901494.html