Why are referees always helping Kotoko?’ - Ashgold coach asks

Head coach of Ashantigold, Svetislav Tanasijevic has questioned why rivals Kumasi Asante Kotoko have continually benefited from refereeing decisions, after his side lost 2-0 to their regional rivals in the ongoing NC Special Competition.

Two goals from Abdul Fatawu Safiu settled a nervy tie in Kumasi in a game the Obuasi side dominated and forced Kotoko goalkeeper Felix Annan into a a man of the match performance.

But the game could have easily swung in favor of the miners in the first half; after Ashgold’s Outtarra Salia was hurled down in the box by Annan, referee Charles Bulu declined to give a penalty, instead waving play on.

Tanasijevic was left fuming at that decision and questioned the performance of the referee in the game.

“If Asante Kotoko is a big club why are referees always helping them? We had a clear penalty he ignored. I’m extending an invitation to the referee into our dressing room just to observe how my boys are shedding tears, knowing he caused our loss,” Tanasijevic said in his post-match.