It was a strange sight to see a defender in his normal play gear facing a stroke. It happened here on the fourth day of the Sultan of Johor Cup.
The match in question was the one between Korea and Australia.
In a dramatic reversal of fortune, Australia came back from behind to take unassailable lead, 1-3 to 4-3. At that time, about 15 minutes remained for the hooter, Koren goalie Lee Se Young was shown yellow card, which the team protested and walked out even. They came back, and in a minute’s time Australia got a stroke. Now the goalie is healing on the sin bin, so Korean captain Yang Ji Hun, just wearing only helmet, faced William Shaw the stroke taker, and of course the goal was scored (5-3).
Thereafter, Koren coach Song Seung Tae put another player to take care of goalkeeping, the drama went on Korea playing without a goalie for another five minutes.
The important drama occurred after the match. Koren manager hit the Austrian umpire Michael Elmer, leading to two match suspension later.
“Korean manager Kim Chae Cheon accepted his mistake, and therefore it was considered level two offence”, said Tournament Director Munir Md.