/ 17 November 2005

Rough justice lands Bosnian ref in hot water

A referee who stopped a player protesting a decision by knocking him out is under investigation by the Bosnian football association.

”We are currently gathering reports on the incident,” Bosnian FA spokesperson Slavica Pecikoza said.

Dusko Pekija knocked out the protesting Sarajevo player cold after being manhandled in a match against Zeljeznicar.

The match was abandoned immediately after the incident.

The referee as well as the player may be banned for a year. – Sapa-AFP