“An Absolute Shame”: Dender Coach Hayk Milkon Condemns Referee Decision After Draw with Zulte Waregem
Dender coach Hayk Milkon vehemently criticized a refereeing decision following his team’s 2-2 draw with Zulte Waregem, labeling it “unacceptable” and an “absolute shame.” The controversial call occurred during the match, sparking outrage from Milkon and impacting the game’s outcome.
The incident occurred just behind Erenbjerg’s back, involving contact between Cappelle and Marijnissen. Milkon expressed frustration with his team conceding the opening goal due to defensive lapses and turnovers in possession, but focused his ire on the officiating. While acknowledging Dender’s resilience in fighting back from a 1-2 deficit, Milkon believes a diffrent outcome was within reach had they secured a 2-0 lead and lamented the missed possibility.
“Zulte Waregem takes the lead because we do not defend sharply enough,” Milkon stated, criticizing his team’s initial defensive vulnerability. “When we had the ball, we gave it away too frequently enough.”
Despite the setback, Dender demonstrated a strong response, continuing to press for a winning goal even after equalizing at 2-2. Milkon believes converting a potential 2-0 lead would have allowed his team to control the match more effectively. The coach emphasized his team’s desire to win, even in the face of adversity, and expressed disappointment that the refereeing decision overshadowed their performance.
