Persib ended the match against Madura United with only 10 players. That’s because Nick Kuipers was sent off by the referee after receiving a second yellow card in the 86th minute. However, according to Luis Milla, the Dutch defender’s foul on Lulinha did not deserve a second yellow card.
“What do you think about the yellow card that was given? Does that deserve a second yellow card or not? In my opinion as a coach it is not a violation that should be dealt with by a card,” Milla said at a press conference after the match, Friday (20/1).
According to him the referee made the wrong decision when giving a penalty. It was too easy for Dwi Purba Adi Wicaksana to give players a yellow card. Persib’s condition was at a disadvantage because they had to fight to maintain victory with only ten players.
“For me the referee made a mistake for our team. Two fouls, two cards, and that second foul I don’t think a card is necessary. Then after that he let our team play with 10 players,” he said.
Losses were not only felt by Persib in this match. Because after this, Maung Bandung had to meet Borneo FC without full strength, because Kuipers had to miss one game. Even though he shouldn’t have been sent off by the referee for a second yellow card.
“For me it was a big mistake and Nick can’t fight in the next fight. For the first offense maybe a yellow card could be given, but for the second no, he was just fighting for the ball.”
This coach from Spain understands that everyone is very likely to make mistakes. Not only referees, but players and coaches too. But he hopes the referee can act more precisely in making decisions on the field when leading the match.
“In football, coaches and players can make mistakes, so can the referee. And because of this Nick could not play in the next fight. But don’t get me wrong, I respect the referees and I also know how difficult the job is. But please be able to make the right decision, “he said.
