One of the most famous Scottish coaches Gordon Strachan, who led Celtic and the Scottish national team, has angrily criticized the head referee of the return match of the 3rd qualifying round of the Champions League between Rangers and Dynamo Kyiv (0:2) Marco Guida.
The reason for an emotional speech of the 67-year-old specialist was the second yellow card received in this meeting at the score 0:0 by the defender of the team from Glasgow Jefte.
"What happened to Rangers in the return match against Dynamo was incredibly unfortunate. That red card to Jefte was the most ridiculous thing I've seen in a while. I completely understand why the Rangers head coach was so angry. It was truly ridiculous. The referee should choose a different profession after something like that. He really should do something else, do something that people won't hate him for.
I was devastated after that match. It was very frustrating for the Rangers players, who had a great performance in the first game against Dynamo. Jefte's penalty had a huge impact on the result, and now the team has to fight for a place in the Europa League. I know that I sympathize with Celtic, but as any soccer fan I can't help but sympathize with those who become victims of such a referee's decision in such an important game. I know how they felt, I know the feeling very well and it's not a pleasant one," The Scotsman quotes Strachan as saying.
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