The fiasco in match between Mali and Tunisia for the African Cup of Nations. The referee of the match had whistled to everyone’s surprise end of the match at 89:44 (!) with the score at 1-0 with both groups going to the locker rooms despite questions and protests.
When the referee from Zambia realized that he had made a mistake and in consultation with the Confederation of Africa (CAF), the return of the two teams to the field was ordered to be played in the remaining minutes, even with about half an hour delay!
Mali came out on the field normally, the Tunisians, however, refused to return to the field to continue and complete the game. In fact, according to African media, they “tread” on a provision that provides for the repetition of the entire race if it is not completed on time! So even though the match sheet ended with Mali winning, it is possible that there will be … a third half in the match and finally a replay.
Have you EVER seen anything like it! ??
? Referee ends match early…
? Press conferences interrupted as AFCON officials say match must resume!
? Referee changed for final three minutes!
? Tunisia fail to return to the pitch!Unbelievable, Jeff. ??pic.twitter.com/MfSfT0YJH1
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