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A Chinese Super League referee is having to defend himself against a charge of academic plagiarism after fans took revenge on him for what they saw as bad calls in the game between Shandong Luneng and Beijing Guoan on October 17.
Shen Yinhao awarded Beijing Guoan a penalty to make the score 2-1, which Shandong players claimed was not a foul.
He then allowed the equalising goal to stand despite Shandong defenders claiming a foul in the build-up.
On both occasions the Shandong team urged Shen to check the video replay by the side of the pitch but he ignored their pleas.
The decisions resulted in a 2-2 first leg draw and Shandong Luneng writing to the Chinese Football Assocation to complain.
However, as CSL broadcaster PP Sports reported, fans took matters into their own hands by searching out his thesis for a master’s degree course he has enrolled.