The Fan

Kewell plays down row with ref

Mon, June 19th 2006

Harry Kewell could miss Australia’s crucial Group F game against Croatia after being charged by Fifa with insulting referee Markus Merk.

From: BBC

 

Merk gave 25 free-kicks to Brazil, compared to 9 to Australia, and the Australian squad felt before the game that the Brazillians had exaggerated the Socceroo’s combative style of play by demanding protection by referees before the tornament began. Brazil won the game 2-nil, but again looked unconvincing, and for a spell the Australians looked capable of creating scoring chances at will.

Post-match Kewell went on to defend the referee, saying: “It was a hard match to referee, and he did a good job.” 

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