The Whites lost 0-1 to their Congolese hosts TP Mazembe on Sunday in the third round of the African Champions League group stage.
The defeat left the Cairo giants at the bottom of Group A with three points, three behind leaders Mazembe. They still have three matches in hand ahead of the semifinal.
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[youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-B9xiJTdQFQ[/youtube]After the match’s final whistle, Zamalek players tried to attack the ref, but the technical staff headed by Mido stopped them.
Zamalek players were furious with the referee during and after the game, which prompted security forces to intervene.
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[youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-e456QdlY1s[/youtube]Ahmed Shobier reports:
[youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KZeyCsCepqM[/youtube]“Always I refuse to give excuses for the defeat, but I think that the referee’s performance was clear for all,” Mido said in TV declarations after the match.
“African football will not move forward if the referees’ faults remain like that.
“In 2009, Egyptian referee Yasser Abdel-Raouf officially accused Mazembe chairman of offering him a bribe. CAF did not react and we are witnessing a repeat of that now.
“Mazembe is a strong team, especially when they play at home. We played well, but we weren’t a tough opponent for them. Anyway, I would like to thank my players.
Watch Mido’s interview here:
[youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LpHvTuw3XVY[/youtube]
