On the evening of October 5, Beijing time, news from The UAE Football Association (UAEFA) swept in like a whirlwind. FIFA announced that it would send a team of referees led by Mohammed Abdullah Hassan (referee) to arbitrate the China vs. Vietnam match, one of the highlights of the World Cup, on October 7 at the Club Sharjah Stadium, local time. Famous Vietnamese media "thethao247" boldly predicted in its analysis that the referee's decision could give the Chinese team "extra wings".
It is reported that Mohamed Abdullah Hassan is not only experienced, but also has refereed many matches between China and Vietnam, so it can be said that he is an "old friend" of the two soccer worlds. Interestingly, this West Asian soccer "black giant" always seems to be able to bring a lot of "lucky charms" to the Chinese team.
Statistics show that since 2009, Hassan has officiated a total of five matches for the Chinese team, and under his enforcement, the Chinese team has achieved three wins, one draw and one loss, a series of figures that undoubtedly show the good fortune that Hassan has brought to the Chinese team.
