A supporter killed and injured the referee as he was not satisfied with the decision of the match. That's why the police arrested him.
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The incident happened in a match of the Australian Premier League. The referee-spectator clash occurred in Sydney's south-west just before 10pm on Friday. Padstow Hornets-Green Acre Eagles face off at Padstow Park.
Khodar Yaghi was in charge of managing the match. A 25-year-old spectator punched referee Yaghi and broke his jaw. The youth was arrested by the Bankstown Police Station.
In a statement, New South Wales Police said the referee was injured by a spectator during a football match. The spectator repeatedly punched the referee in the face and kicked him in the head.
The match referee suffered a broken jaw and four knocked out teeth, the Daily Telegraph reports. According to newspaper reports, the accused is a player. He is now under suspension. Attended the match as a spectator.
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