While the girls were running amuck at Camp Whittle, the boys were at soccer tournament in Walnut. This is what I heard from various parents who were there:
They lost their first game to Upland and their second game to Walnut. Their third and final game was called off midway through the game. The Chino players intentionally pushed and kicked our players, not just nudges but full-on pushing with both arms outstretched and kicking in the ankles and calves, and then laughed at them when they were on the ground, right in front of the referees. A couple of Chino players actually pushed our goalie into the goal while he was holding the ball (that’s supposed to be a red card – hands OFF the goalie), causing him to drop the ball, AND the referee gave
Chino the goal! The referees encouraged the other team’s unsportsmanlike conduct by calling fouls on us. They had already decided they wanted Chino to win (figures, lowlife hosting region, lowlife referees) and did everything they could to keep our team down. Amazingly, it was a tied score, even with injuries and unfair calls.
At some point, the tournament commissioner came over and talked to the refs, who then called the game off because the game was out of control. Not the other team, but the “game” was out of control. No forfeit, just called it off. Do you think he might have warned the other team first, or maybe pulled a red card? No, instead he let it get out of control, and then had the nerve to call it off as if it never happened, and only after the commissioner said something.
I really think Chino should have forfeited the game. We wouldn’t have made it to the final round anyway, but at least Chino wouldn’t have a chance to advance. Chino had been warned about their foul tactics in their first game of the tournament, but they were allowed to continue throughout the weekend.
I can’t believe the tournaments and referees let things get out of control. They are in charge, and they shouldn’t just say, “Oh well, there’s nothing we can do if the other team is playing dirty.” They CAN do something. They can give warnings, pull red cards, and disqualify games if necessary. Unfortunately, they want to keep it exciting. And as my kids get older, the games will get rougher and the playing will get dirtier. It’s too bad coaches like Frank Costa (Region 67, Chino) are setting examples for kids who probably really need strong, positive, male role models.
Arsenal vs. Upland 1-2
Arsenal vs. Walnut 1-2
Arsenal vs. Chino 3-3
Posted by happyrainbow
at 12:01 AM PDT
