Controversy in the Bangladesh vs Singapore Match
Referee Clifford Daypuyat is at the centre of controversy after the Bangladesh vs Singapore match in the AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers. The match was held at Dhaka’s National Stadium, and during the final moments, the referee did not award a possible penalty to Bangladesh. This decision has led to strong criticism from fans and football followers.
Foul Inside the Penalty Box Ignored
On Monday, June 10, during the match, Bangladesh’s Foysal Ahmed Fahim was fouled by Irfan Najeeb of Singapore inside the penalty box. Referee Daypuyat did not reply to Bangladesh’s request for a penalty. Outrage was generated by this, particularly on social media.
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Referee and His Wife Face Online Attacks
After the match, many fans attacked the referee online. The criticism soon turned into personal attacks directed not only at Daypuyat but also at his wife, Kesa Ruth.
The situation became so serious that both Daypuyat and his wife were forced to lock their Facebook profiles to avoid further harassment. Now, when visiting their profiles, it shows that both accounts are locked for public viewing.
Social Media Reaction Was Intense
Supporters of the Bangladesh team took to social media to protest the referee’s decision. Many believed that the foul on Fahim was clear and should have resulted in a penalty, which might have changed the result of the match.
Bangladesh Lost the Match 2-1
In the end, Bangladesh lost the match 2-1 to Singapore. The decision not to award the penalty was seen as one of the reasons for the defeat.
Group Standings in AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers
This match was part of the third round of AFC Asian Cup qualifiers, where Bangladesh is placed in Group C. The other teams in the group are India, Singapore, and Hong Kong.
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Singapore and Hong Kong are at the top of the table with 4 points each.
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Bangladesh and India are in third and fourth places, both having 1 point each.
Source: Daily Ittefaq
