On the evening of October 29, the 37th round of the 2024 K2 League saw a match between FC Anyang and Jeonnam Dragons at the Anyang Comprehensive Stadium. The home team, FC Anyang, aimed to secure their top position by defeating their opponent, but unfortunately, they were equalized by the Dragons in the closing stages of the second half, forcing them to settle for a 1-1 draw.
After the match, the controversial officiating decision quickly became a hot topic in South Korea. Media consulted seven foreign FIFA-affiliated referees, eight Korean referees, and lecturers, totaling 15 people, to review the disputed goal. Ultimately, 14 out of the 15 reviewers deemed the call a misjudgment, stating that Jeonnam Dragons’ goal should have been disallowed.
The reviewers concluded, “Jeonnam Dragons’ (white) player number 99 was in an offside position at the moment his teammate delivered the cross. Regardless of whether the white player touched the ball, he interfered with the FC Anyang (purple) players, preventing the defenders from making their best defensive actions, thus benefiting the white team. Additionally, the white player made a clear jumping motion.”
According to the K2 League’s promotion and relegation rules, the champion team can be directly promoted to the K1 League, avoiding the brutal promotion-relegation playoffs. The leader, Anyang, lost 3 points and gained only 1, missing the opportunity to widen their lead in the standings.
Controversial Decision! K League Leader FC Anyang Loses Crucial Points in Title Race Due to Misjudgment. Author：Sports UEFA.Please indicate the source when reproduced：https://www.sportsuefa.com/football-world/controversial-decision-k-league-leader-fc-anyang-loses-crucial-points-in-title-race-due-to-misjudgment.html
