Sun Hei chief blasts ref after controversial goal
Chow Man-leung bemoans 2-0 defeat by South China in Hong Kong First Division, saying refereeing standards in city are below par
Sunray Cave Sun Hei slammed referee Ng Chiu-kok after their 2-0 defeat by South China in the RedMR First Division at Hong Kong Stadium yesterday.
Club president Chow Man-leung said poor refereeing had hindered the game's development for decades.
"I have been involved in Hong Kong soccer for more than 20 years and no progress has been made despite the recent government's investment," he said.
"This is because of the poor standard of referees. In fact, we requested the Football Association a couple of years ago not to use Ng as a referee for our matches but it just fell on deaf ears. He is a very nice man but never a capable referee."
The incident that angered Chow came midway into the second half with the Caroliners one goal up through Chak Ting-fung's chip from close range before the break.
South China striker Mamadou Barry had apparently fouled Sun Hei defender Jean Kilama on the left side during an attack and the linesman indicated Sun Hei should have a free kick.