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‘We will send you to hell’ – Johor Darul Ta’zim’s ultra fans’ promise to South China captain Chan Wai-ho in AFC Cup quarter-final second leg clash

The Caroliners drew 1-1 in last week’s first leg at Mong Kok Stadium, but will face a hostile atmosphere in the return fixture at Tan Sri Dato’ Haji Hassan Yunos Stadium

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Players, including South China captain Chan Wai-ho, clash during the first leg. Photos: Sam Tsang

Johor Darul Ta’zim’s devoted ultra fans will single out South China captain Chan Wai-ho for verbal abuse during the second leg of their AFC Cup quarter-final on Tuesday, vowing to “send him to hell” after a bitter first leg last week and in the wake of a scathing attack on the Malaysian side by a top Hong Kong official.

The ultras, who number several thousand and are known for their constant singing and drumming during home matches, are angry at Chan after he was involved in a scuffle with Johor (JDT) players at Mong Kok Stadium during their 1-1 first leg draw.

On their social media pages, they have created several posters with the message on one “No Escape … Send 15 to Hell”, referring to Chan’s squad number and with a picture of a pair of hands gripping the bars of a jail cell.

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After the first leg last week, Hong Kong Football Association chief executive Mark Sutcliffe blasted the defending AFC Cup champions for their bizarre second half performance when they opted to sit back against the local side after a dominant first half, allowing South China to grab a late equaliser.

“JDT seemed to settle for a 1-0 victory and inexplicably started some frustratingly negative tactics” Sucliffe wrote on his blog.
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