Back to the Soccer Newsfeed

Manager Punches Referee in the Face During Romanian Cup Match

Madness descended on a Romanian Cup match on Tuesday, as a coach lost his nerve and punched an embattled but unsuspecting referee in the face.

In a match between Arsenal Malu and Union Springs, the referee awarded a penalty to Arsenal Malu in the 110th minute in a 3-3 match under controversial circumstances.

The video shows a Union Springs player apparently stopping a free-kick with his hand.

During the protest from the Union Springs players, the manager sprints out to the pitch and delivers a haymaker to the referee.

Oddly, once order was restored, the game wasn't abandoned.