In the early morning of August 23rd, Beijing time, a highly anticipated AFC Champions League playoff match was in full swing, with Riyadh Victory hosting Dubai Young Nationals. In the first half of the match, Chinese referee Fu Ming turned a blind eye to the obvious handball action by a Dubai Young Nationals player in the penalty area and the foul that knocked down Crowe, which made Portuguese star Crowe feel extremely indignant.
As the game entered the 61st second of extra time, Riyadh Victory initiated a cross from the right and Crowe attempted a reverse shot from inside the box, but unfortunately the shot was not high enough. Crowe then challenged an opposing player for a handball. Slow-motion footage showed that the Dubai Young Nationals' defender inadvertently blocked the ball with his arm during a scramble, and the ball did touch his arm.
Although Crowe continuously signaled Fu Ming to pay attention to the handball situation, Fu Ming still insisted on the original penalty. Immediately after, in C Luo again encountered the opposing players in the penalty area foul was knocked down, Fu Ming still did not give any penalty. This time, Crowe's emotions completely out of control.
He excitedly rushed to Fu Ming and questioned the 38-year-old Chinese referee and his team almost "face-to-face", and Crowe expressed his displeasure with the decision with loud rants and protests.
In fact, Fu Ming not only failed to blow for handball, but also failed to make any call in the 9th minute of the game when Crowe was caught tightly in the box by two defenders. This made Crowe, who had been complaining about the penalty, extremely disappointed with Fu Ming's unfair penalty.
