Astonishing scenes from Democratic Republic of Congo has seen a referee chased, kicked and punched by a women's football team in the country.
Members of DC Motema Pembe, a women's team in the country, attacked the whistle-blower after he did not award a penalty.
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In a bizarre reaction, five players ran after the match official as he dodged kicks and punches when he tried to find cover on the sidelines.
When he got there, a man was seen running towards him and threw a punch but it missed.
It's unknown whether that man was a coach, a fan, or another spectator.
When the referee reached the track, he somehow continued to avoid trouble, but he was caught shortly after.
The man who chased him down earlier also caught up, swinging punches from behind. Another player added a jump kick as stadium staff jumped in.
DC Motema Pembe was trailing 5-1 to TP Mazembe when the incident occurred.
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Astonishing scenes from Democratic Republic of Congo has seen a referee chased, kicked and punched by a women's football team in the country.
Members of DC Motema Pembe, a women's team in the country, attacked the whistle-blower after he did not award a penalty.
READ MORE: 'Shambolic' Aussies sink to record low in Delhi
READ MORE: 'Clueless' Dragons left with 'massive headache'
READ MORE: Drugs policy under microscope after Ginnivan scandal
In a bizarre reaction, five players ran after the match official as he dodged kicks and punches when he tried to find cover on the sidelines.
When he got there, a man was seen running towards him and threw a punch but it missed.
It's unknown whether that man was a coach, a fan, or another spectator.
When the referee reached the track, he somehow continued to avoid trouble, but he was caught shortly after.
The man who chased him down earlier also caught up, swinging punches from behind. Another player added a jump kick as stadium staff jumped in.
DC Motema Pembe was trailing 5-1 to TP Mazembe when the incident occurred.
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