The 2023 K-League 1 match between FC Seoul and Suwon Samsung took place at the Seoul World Cup Stadium on Saturday. Players from both teams are taking to the ground to engage in a war of nerves after Ki Sung-yueng of FC Seoul and Jeon Jin-woo of Suwon Samsung collide in physical struggle. Yonhap News
The aftermath of the assault in the last Super Match of the K-League 1 this season is sweeping. 토토사이트
Disciplinary action is inevitable. The key is the subject of disciplinary action and the level of punishment. As it is such a controversial issue, attention is being paid not only to the parties involved but also to the soccer community. As it has the symbolism of a super match that attracts fans’ attention, the professional soccer federation’s agony over the handling of the assault is deepening.
The federation held a match evaluation meeting and a referee evaluation meeting on Saturday last weekend’s games. The “Super Match” between FC Seoul and Suwon Samsung, which took place at the Seoul World Cup Stadium on Sunday, was also targeted. In the process, the committee also discussed whether to hold a reward and punishment committee for unfavorable events that occurred at the time. When the committee meets, the results are expected to be released within this week.
The scene in question came in extra time in the second half when Seoul was trailing 0-1. It started when Ki Sung-yueng (Seoul), who fell due to a foul by Jeon Jin-woo (Suwon), pushed Jeon Jin-woo roughly from behind.
While Jeon Jin-woo was complaining of pain, Suwon players approached Ki Sung-yueng and violently protested, and Seoul players also confronted and the two teams got tangled up. As it was in front of the bench in Seoul, Seoul players and coaches who were sitting on the bench also joined the team, and players and coaches headed to the bench in Suwon. It was “bench clearing,” which is not easy to see in soccer.
The problem is that it has spread to more than just a war of nerves. At that time, the footage was conveyed intactly through broadcast screens, and the controversy spread as videos taken by the audience at the scene were released one after another through communities.
In particular, controversy arose as the Seoul coach and player were shown hitting Ko Seung-bum (Suwon) in the face or grabbing his hair. On the contrary, in the previous scene, Ko Seung-bum hit Palocevic (Seoul) in the neck or Palocevic pushed Lee Sang-min (Suwon) in the neck, who hit the ball he was holding with his hand from behind.
After the chaotic situation was managed to be resolved, the referee first took out a red card to Seoul physical coach Chung Hoon-ki after VAR review. The reason for the exit written on the official document was a “barbaric act.” Ki Sung-yueng, who provided an excuse for the incident by pushing Jeon Jin-woo earlier, was also given a yellow card. However, as the situation is so serious and violent actions of other players have been confirmed, there is a high possibility that additional disciplinary action will be taken.
The problem is that it has spread to more than just a war of nerves. At that time, the footage was conveyed intactly through broadcast screens, and the controversy spread as videos taken by the audience at the scene were released one after another through communities.
In particular, controversy arose as the Seoul coach and player were shown hitting Ko Seung-bum (Suwon) in the face or grabbing his hair. On the contrary, in the previous scene, Ko Seung-bum hit Palocevic (Seoul) in the neck or Palocevic pushed Lee Sang-min (Suwon) in the neck, who hit the ball he was holding with his hand from behind.
After the chaotic situation was managed to be resolved, the referee first took out a red card to Seoul physical coach Chung Hoon-ki after VAR review. The reason for the exit written on the official document was a “barbaric act.” Ki Sung-yueng, who provided an excuse for the incident by pushing Jeon Jin-woo earlier, was also given a yellow card. However, as the situation is so serious and violent actions of other players have been confirmed, there is a high possibility that additional disciplinary action will be taken.
The key is to determine the extent to which the committee will be submitted to the committee. It is unclear whether the committee will call only those who committed the assault exposed on the screen or all players and coaching staff who were found to have committed the assault based on on on on-site testimony.
Although the severity may be different, as the violent act itself occurred between several players, it will inevitably lead to another controversy depending on how the federation sets the criteria for being referred to the reward and punishment committee. In addition, the level of disciplinary action that those who have been referred to the reward and punishment committee are subject to is also a sensitive issue for both clubs.
According to the Federation’s punishment regulations for violent acts, coaches and coaching staff are required to impose a suspension of more than five games and less than 10 games, a sanction of more than 5 million won, and a sanction of more than two games and less than 10 games, or more than 5 million won.
The federation decided on Friday to refer coach Chung Hoon-ki and Ko Yo-han, who was found to have grabbed Ko Seung-beom’s hair, to the reward and punishment committee. The federation is examining whether any additional players should be sent to the committee. It could lead to controversy over unfairness depending on who will be disciplined and what level of punishment they receive in the future. Will the aftermath of a Super Match subsides, or will it be even more painful? The soccer community is paying keen attention to the federation’s decision.