Gor Mahia head coach Andreas Spier believes that his team was denied a genuine goal in the 0-0 draw against Tusker on Saturday, a match that was marred by contentious referring, cases of hooliganism, and a ranting Robert Matano at full time.Hell broke loose deep into stoppage time when Jackson Macharia found the back of the net and FIFA referee Anthony Ogwayo pointed to the center, an indication that the goal was a clean one. However, after protests from Gor Mahia players and pelting of projectiles by a section of the supporters at the stadium, the seasoned referee did the unthinkable and chalked off the goal, and moments later he ended the game. Confusion galore as referee chalks off Tusker goal after fracasTusker coach Robert Matano was visibly angry in his post-match interview calling for the removal of Ogwayo from the ref’s roaster. He believes that the referee disallowed the goal for fear of being lynched by the fans who were close to storming the pitch.Well, those who tried to interview Robert Matano today had a rough time.📹 @kisengemeshack1#FKFPL pic.twitter.com/QW1m7KOJDr— Ole Teya (@Kevin_teya) April 9, 2022 “A referee should stand by his decision no matter what. It is unprofessional of him to change his mind just because the opponents protested. Such kind of referees should be banished from the game,” the veteran tactician said.A few minutes before the contentious moment, Benson Omala had found the back of the net. The striker had come off the bench to score an 88th-minute goal but the assistant referee’s flag went up and the goal was ruled out for offside and coach Spier believes that the goal should have stood as his striker was not in an offside position. He added that disallowing the goal raises a debate on the level of officiating in the country. Homeboyz seek to open 12-point gap at the summit“Our goal was legitimate and this raises a lot of questions on the level of officiating. This is a game we should have won if our goal was not disallowed,” he told the Nation.The two teams meet again in a week’s time in Kisumu for the return leg.
