Hearts v Kotoko: The controversial penalty

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Nana Fokuo 8 years ago

Thieves!! Ghana shouldn't cry when other countries and clubs cheat us during international tournaments!

Thieves!! Ghana shouldn't cry when other countries and clubs cheat us during international tournaments!
POW@ MINISTER 4 ZONGO AFFAIRS 8 years ago

1. The ball brushed off his hand

2. This guy clearly showed he's an "ekurasi" defender. In these days and times, which defender goes for a takle with a dive?

3. And if you want to dive too at least hide your hands "kakr ...
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1. The ball brushed off his hand

2. This guy clearly showed he's an "ekurasi" defender. In these days and times, which defender goes for a takle with a dive?

3. And if you want to dive too at least hide your hands "kakraaa mpo3".
ST. GHFUO, BLACK EXCELLENCE! 8 years ago

THE RULE SAYS IF THE BALL MAKES CONTACT TO A HAND IN THE BOX, PENALTY. SURE, THE REF COULD HVE USED HIS DISCRETION BASED ON THE NATURE OF THE FOUL. TO STOP PLAY OR SIMPLY WAVED PLAY ON, BUT HE DIDNT. IF KOTOKO FANS HAD GOTTEN ...
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THE RULE SAYS IF THE BALL MAKES CONTACT TO A HAND IN THE BOX, PENALTY. SURE, THE REF COULD HVE USED HIS DISCRETION BASED ON THE NATURE OF THE FOUL. TO STOP PLAY OR SIMPLY WAVED PLAY ON, BUT HE DIDNT. IF KOTOKO FANS HAD GOTTEN THIS SAME FOUL IN THE HEARTS 18. IM SURE THEY WILL BE YELLING PENALTYYYYYYYY!!!!!!!!...MUAHAHAAAA. THE KOTOKO DEFENDER SHOULD KNOW BETTER THAN TO ATTEMPT TO BLOCK SHOTS WITH ONLY HIS FEET AND NO OTHER PART OF HIS BODY. THIS IS NOT ICE HOCKEY...
ST. GHFUO, BLACK EXCELLENCE! 8 years ago

IVE WATCHED THE REPLAY 3TIMES. THE SHOT HIT THE KOTOKO DEFENDERS HIP. THE REF SAW THE PLAY BUT INTENTIONALLY ROBBED KOTOKO. THIS REF MUST NEVER OFFICIATE A KOTOKO GAME EVER AGAIN. HE IS BIASED.HE WAS RIGHT THERE TOO AND SAW T ...
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IVE WATCHED THE REPLAY 3TIMES. THE SHOT HIT THE KOTOKO DEFENDERS HIP. THE REF SAW THE PLAY BUT INTENTIONALLY ROBBED KOTOKO. THIS REF MUST NEVER OFFICIATE A KOTOKO GAME EVER AGAIN. HE IS BIASED.HE WAS RIGHT THERE TOO AND SAW THE BALL CLEARLY HIT THE HIP OF THE KOTOKO DEFENDER. KOTOKO ROBBED
PASTOR ,,OGOGLO QUARTER @ GUNIGUGU 8 years ago

THE HIT THE DEFENDER'S BACK, HIS HANDS WERE NOT EVEN CLOSE TO THE BALL ..KOTOKO HAVE BEEN R,,,,,,,,,,,,.EVEN ,IF THE BALL TOUCHED HIS HANDS,THE HANDS/ARMS AREIN A NATURAL POSSIBLE POSITION SO IT CAN'TNEVER BE A FAULT.THE REF ...
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THE HIT THE DEFENDER'S BACK, HIS HANDS WERE NOT EVEN CLOSE TO THE BALL ..KOTOKO HAVE BEEN R,,,,,,,,,,,,.EVEN ,IF THE BALL TOUCHED HIS HANDS,THE HANDS/ARMS AREIN A NATURAL POSSIBLE POSITION SO IT CAN'TNEVER BE A FAULT.THE REF JUST GOT IT WRONG,,,
APONKYE 8 years ago

Kotoko is always behaving like a spoilt child. They must win otherwise they are cheated. What a bad team!

Kotoko is always behaving like a spoilt child. They must win otherwise they are cheated. What a bad team!
Nana Fokuo 8 years ago

You're Aponkye Indeed!! Aponkye like you deserve to be used for pepper soup. You can't even speak the truth for once in your horrible life!

You're Aponkye Indeed!! Aponkye like you deserve to be used for pepper soup. You can't even speak the truth for once in your horrible life!
kwaantwi Barima 8 years ago

He is an NDC hatchet man so don't expect truth from such bigots.

He is an NDC hatchet man so don't expect truth from such bigots.
POW@ MINISTER 4 ZONGO AFFAIRS 8 years ago

Kotoko should consider making Ahmed Adams a goalkeeper instead of a defender. At least he can dive to the exact direction of the ball and make a better save, unlike goalkeeper Felix Annan who'd rather dive to the opposite dir ...
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Kotoko should consider making Ahmed Adams a goalkeeper instead of a defender. At least he can dive to the exact direction of the ball and make a better save, unlike goalkeeper Felix Annan who'd rather dive to the opposite direction of the ball during penalty shoot outs.
Stenash 8 years ago

Can you be objective for once. How can Kotoko be relegated.. In your dreams. The question....was it a penalty?

Can you be objective for once. How can Kotoko be relegated.. In your dreams. The question....was it a penalty?

Stenash 8 years ago

If yes then Kotoko shd prepare for the next match. You shouldn't talk abt relegation...In your dreams

If yes then Kotoko shd prepare for the next match. You shouldn't talk abt relegation...In your dreams
ST. GHFUO, BLACK EXCELLENCE! 8 years ago

KOTOKO, STOP COMPLAINING. DEFENDER DESERVES A YELLOW CARD

KOTOKO, STOP COMPLAINING. DEFENDER DESERVES A YELLOW CARD
Joe Gunter.. 8 years ago

Your useless hearts needed twelfth mab to help your cheating team pip Kotoko,it will be pay back time in Kumas.After all what is good for the goose equally good for the gander,remember rain does not fall on one man's house to ...
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Your useless hearts needed twelfth mab to help your cheating team pip Kotoko,it will be pay back time in Kumas.After all what is good for the goose equally good for the gander,remember rain does not fall on one man's house top remember That.
ellis 8 years ago

the ball hit his hand. it was clear...... ghanasoccernet watch the replay again

the ball hit his hand. it was clear...... ghanasoccernet watch the replay again
The Insider 8 years ago

No wonder Ghanaian referee are not invited in the international scene. So sad

No wonder Ghanaian referee are not invited in the international scene. So sad
POW@ MINISTER 4 ZONGO AFFAIRS 8 years ago

That's his first mistake. He dove like a goalkeeper attempting to save a carpet shot.

Modern day defenders don't do this anymore.

The ball brushed off his hand a little and no referee would've let this slide in a heated ...
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That's his first mistake. He dove like a goalkeeper attempting to save a carpet shot.

Modern day defenders don't do this anymore.

The ball brushed off his hand a little and no referee would've let this slide in a heated match as this, especially if it favors the home team.

Sorry guys, better luck next time. Unfortunately, that'll be in Oseikrom and with the Ashanti chief firmly rooted behind Hearts, you guys are going to lick more wounds.
???(DARKERTHANBLUE) 8 years ago

i am a strong phobia fan,but to award such a penalty,NO.b4 God and man it was not a penalty.KTK better luck next time.

i am a strong phobia fan,but to award such a penalty,NO.b4 God and man it was not a penalty.KTK better luck next time.
Wayome 8 years ago

These are the reasons why the stadiums can't be full. Why do I deny myself watching Barcelona, Madrid, Man Unit for the reason of patriotism for only a referee like Samuel Suker and his colleagues to decide the fate of many. ...
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These are the reasons why the stadiums can't be full. Why do I deny myself watching Barcelona, Madrid, Man Unit for the reason of patriotism for only a referee like Samuel Suker and his colleagues to decide the fate of many. It must be investigated. He might have arranged some betting syndicates.
Villager 8 years ago

Are you aware that Man United played 10 against Chelsea's 11 because the referee showed a Man U player two yellosw cards? From my judgement none of the twowas a card situation. The second yellow was not even a foul. Referees ...
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Are you aware that Man United played 10 against Chelsea's 11 because the referee showed a Man U player two yellosw cards? From my judgement none of the twowas a card situation. The second yellow was not even a foul. Referees amke controversial decisions all the time, sometimes it favours your team and sometimes goes against your team.
BB 8 years ago

This is reasons why Ghana food lost taste to football loving funs to patronize stadia

This is reasons why Ghana food lost taste to football loving funs to patronize stadia

Obuama 8 years ago

Ghanaian Referees have consistently proved to be the most useless referees on the continent. No wonder they are never invited for important tournaments. Imagine referees from countries like the Gambia, Mauritania, Seychelles ...
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Ghanaian Referees have consistently proved to be the most useless referees on the continent. No wonder they are never invited for important tournaments. Imagine referees from countries like the Gambia, Mauritania, Seychelles and Madagascar are invited whole the ever useless and timid error-prone idiots for Ghana are always ignored. In the particular case of this match, the referee was just a few meters from the incident and thus cannot claim not to have seen the ball hitting the player's back. It's a shame!!!
Master 8 years ago

The ball hit his left elbow.the referee got it right

The ball hit his left elbow.the referee got it right
omanbapa 8 years ago

Kotoko has won 3 home games on seriously dubious penalties.

Kotoko has won 3 home games on seriously dubious penalties.
kofi 8 years ago

Ahh Ghanaweb paaa, a match was played today and you just showed us an old picture of kotoko and hearts with different picture.Any way the ball was not a penalty.

Ahh Ghanaweb paaa, a match was played today and you just showed us an old picture of kotoko and hearts with different picture.Any way the ball was not a penalty.
patriarch 8 years ago

What is controversial about this?

What is controversial about this?
Nack 8 years ago

Did kotoko wore red jersy for this much of today? did Hearts of oak also wore white? lazy Ghanaian journalist only copy and pest, they don't want to sweat in every thing lazy people.

Did kotoko wore red jersy for this much of today? did Hearts of oak also wore white? lazy Ghanaian journalist only copy and pest, they don't want to sweat in every thing lazy people.
Korshi Attionu, Accra. 8 years ago

Has Kotoko ever benefited from such doubtful penalty? Bring it on, this is a game of hue and cry, learn to live with it.
Godwin Ablordey, my name sake,how many dubious penalties did you scored during your playing days. Ref ...
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Has Kotoko ever benefited from such doubtful penalty? Bring it on, this is a game of hue and cry, learn to live with it.
Godwin Ablordey, my name sake,how many dubious penalties did you scored during your playing days. Referee Suker may be wrong, but, you should have shown some maturity and professionalism in comments after the game to calm nerves of your supporters.
Your comments could have caused mayhem.
Referee Suker should also watch the match again and see if he got right or wrong. He is human, who let's spare him this if really it wasn't a penalty.
To err is human, to forgive is divine. Let the Phobians rejoice in moderation.
GAME ON.
Kanawu 8 years ago

They are so pathetic reason why they don't go far, they only do this nonsense in Ghana. I watched the full game there was no penalty, the ball clear hit the player's back.

They are so pathetic reason why they don't go far, they only do this nonsense in Ghana. I watched the full game there was no penalty, the ball clear hit the player's back.
Onaapo 8 years ago

How could the ball hit the player's back where he had his his hands without the ball touching his hand. The GTV replay clear showed that the ball hit the hand if the player. Those @ the stadium didn't have the privilege of th ...
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How could the ball hit the player's back where he had his his hands without the ball touching his hand. The GTV replay clear showed that the ball hit the hand if the player. Those @ the stadium didn't have the privilege of the replay
wowoni cape coast 8 years ago

Abolrdey should set his mind way back 2005 kotoko vrs heart at kumasi when don bortey score a goal the referee awarded doubious penalty for them to equalize the goal

Abolrdey should set his mind way back 2005 kotoko vrs heart at kumasi when don bortey score a goal the referee awarded doubious penalty for them to equalize the goal

Osa 8 years ago

Is not a penalty.

Is not a penalty.
wowoni cape coast 8 years ago

My bro is a clear penalty

My bro is a clear penalty
Jejetii 8 years ago

Let's see the 3 penalties that they won 9 points with

Let's see the 3 penalties that they won 9 points with
OBOADIE 8 years ago

I think the diving was a rough tackle. the referee would forgive a goalkeeper, I believe.

I think the diving was a rough tackle. the referee would forgive a goalkeeper, I believe.
Freddie 8 years ago

This is the reason why we have no competent international referees in Ghana. It is only in this country a referee would do that. Most of them are incompetent that is the main reason why we are not found on the international ...
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This is the reason why we have no competent international referees in Ghana. It is only in this country a referee would do that. Most of them are incompetent that is the main reason why we are not found on the international stage. I have never seen a Class 0 referee done that before. He is a stupid referee. Simply stupid!!!!
Ekow Samuel 8 years ago

We thankGod that the match was played and ending Peaceful,God bless you and oman ghana.

We thankGod that the match was played and ending Peaceful,God bless you and oman ghana.
Kofi bapa 8 years ago

I said it president koffour motivated hearts players to work had to beat kotoko when he openly supported kotoko on the encounter

I said it president koffour motivated hearts players to work had to beat kotoko when he openly supported kotoko on the encounter
Nii 8 years ago

Well ex-pestdent Kuffour has always supported Kotoko. He is a past official of the team and it is not surprising. If you will remember he was part of the kook leadership that orchestrated an arranged match between Olympics a ...
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Well ex-pestdent Kuffour has always supported Kotoko. He is a past official of the team and it is not surprising. If you will remember he was part of the kook leadership that orchestrated an arranged match between Olympics and Kotoko that ended 4-3 to enable Olympics Abdul Azziz win a goal king trophy while Kotoko won a league and cheated Hearts of Oak off both the goal king trophy and league,
Yaw Frempong 8 years ago

Why are people doubtful about such a clear penalty? There is no debate here. I have watched the replay in a much much slower motion. The ball hit the left elbow of the Kotoko player. Initially, you might think it hit him at ...
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Why are people doubtful about such a clear penalty? There is no debate here. I have watched the replay in a much much slower motion. The ball hit the left elbow of the Kotoko player. Initially, you might think it hit him at the back but this is not so. Much to my disappointment, this is not so. CLEAR PENALTY. Sometimes, we have to live with the consequences of our actions. The player in an attempt to block the ball instinctively threw himself at the ball. A penalty resulted. Sad but that's part of life
Kwame 8 years ago

The referee should be banned eternally. Apart from having a defective eyesight, the only reason for his action would be that he planned it. He is lucky this is not Columbia. I rest my case

The referee should be banned eternally. Apart from having a defective eyesight, the only reason for his action would be that he planned it. He is lucky this is not Columbia. I rest my case
Aloys 8 years ago

Stupid referee,useless ghanan referee again.

Stupid referee,useless ghanan referee again.
Aloys 8 years ago

Referee your mum ass okay, aswool, you are very bad referee

Referee your mum ass okay, aswool, you are very bad referee
kwame adusei 8 years ago

this is a disgrace to gh soccer

this is a disgrace to gh soccer
ROGUE LAWYER 8 years ago

this is what happens when a co-efficient corrupt persons are handling the FA what do you expect from a corrupt referee ?
if GFA has any moral left in them , this referee should be investigated for corruption, and punish sa ...
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this is what happens when a co-efficient corrupt persons are handling the FA what do you expect from a corrupt referee ?
if GFA has any moral left in them , this referee should be investigated for corruption, and punish same, because the way he awarded the penalty speak volume about his intention prior to the game.
YAWK 8 years ago

Today it is Kotoko,next time it can be u,Suker crowned a day which would have been a flawless officiating,I think he timed it in a such a way that Kotoko won't have much time to equalize ,he closed his eyes to a similar appea ...
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Today it is Kotoko,next time it can be u,Suker crowned a day which would have been a flawless officiating,I think he timed it in a such a way that Kotoko won't have much time to equalize ,he closed his eyes to a similar appeal when a Kotoko player was pulled down in the 18,u area shame Suker.
Frimpong 8 years ago

It has to be a court case

It has to be a court case
Sebastian Parker 8 years ago

This penalty and the one that was awarded Kotoko against Liberty, which is more dubious? SHUT UP!!!!!

This penalty and the one that was awarded Kotoko against Liberty, which is more dubious? SHUT UP!!!!!

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