On June 18, Beijing time, in the seventh round of the Chinese Super League, Meizhou Hakka and Shanghai Port launched a fierce competition. Although Meizhou Hakka played at home, they were stuck in a two-goal deficit. To make matters worse, there were a number of controversial decisions during the game, which caused chaos in the scene.
In the 54th minute of the game, Shanghai Port's foreign aid Chitadini easily scored in front of the goal after receiving a set-piece pass from Oscar. However, through slow-motion replays, it was discovered that Chitadini appeared to be suspected of handball before the goal. However, referee Ren Tong still ruled that the goal was valid after listening to the feedback from the VAR video assistant. This decision immediately sparked dissatisfaction among the Hakka players in Meizhou, who expressed their doubts to Ren Tong. However, Ren Tong insisted on his decision, which made the atmosphere on the field even more tense.
As the game progressed, Meizhou Hakka captain Shi Liang communicated with Ren Tong many times, trying to explain his views. However, his efforts were not recognized by Ren Tong and instead received a yellow card. This made the Meizhou Hakka players more emotional, and the smell of gunpowder on the field became stronger and stronger.
In the 72nd minute of the game, Ye Chugui's malicious foul in the midfield pushed the situation to a climax. However, what is surprising is that Ren Tong actually showed the yellow card to Shi Liang. The decision once again sparked huge controversy on and off the field. Fans expressed dissatisfaction with Ren Tong's penalty and questioned its fairness.
Under VAR's reminder again, Ren Tongcai realized his mistake and gave Ye Chugui a red card. But at this time, the situation on the field has become irreparable. The players of Meizhou Hakka have lost trust in Ren Tong, and the emotions of the fans have reached their peak.
This match was undoubtedly a heavy blow for Ren Tong. As a young referee, he made several serious mistakes in this game. These mistakes not only made the game unfair, but also put him under a lot of pressure. However, it will also be a valuable experience in his refereeing career, allowing him to be more cautious and impartial in future matches.