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Fujieda MYFC manager Makino criticizes J2 refereeing standards
Following a 0-1 defeat against Tokushima Vortis in the J2 League, Fujieda MYFC manager Tomoaki Makino has sparked controversy by publicly criticizing the quality of officiating. During a post-match interview on DAZN, Makino addressed a disputed handball incident in the second half, stating that the refereeing level in J2 is dangerously low and could damage the league's reputation.
Makino’s comments have drawn mixed reactions from the football community. Former J-Leaguer Yoshinari Takagi criticized the manager for using media platforms to attack officials, suggesting that if a manager cannot accept the circumstances of their league, they should not be involved in the sport. Conversely, former player Junichi Paulo Tanaka argued that Makino’s remarks highlight a systemic need for better technology, such as the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) and the Challenge system, which are currently unavailable in J2.
The incident also drew attention from public figures, including comedian Shupei, who questioned the transparency of officiating decisions on social media. The match was marked by tension, as Fujieda staff also protested to the assistant referee, resulting in a yellow card for Makino.
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Fujieda MYFC · Hayato Tanaka · J.League · J2 League · Tokushima Vortis · Tomoaki Makino · Yoshinari Takagi
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- [● 2 SOURCES] Manager Tomoaki Makino criticized the level of J2 officiating as 'really low'. sakanowa.jp
- [● 2 SOURCES] A potential handball involving Tokushima's Hayato Tanaka was not called by the referee in the 68th minute. sakanowa.jp
- [● 2 SOURCES] Tomoaki Makino was issued a yellow card for his protests. sakanowa.jp
- [● 2 SOURCES] Fujieda MYFC lost 0-1 to Tokushima Vortis in a J2 League match. sakanowa.jp
- [● 2 SOURCES] Makino received a yellow card for his protests during the match. sakanowa.jp
- [● 2 SOURCES] Tomoaki Makino criticized the level of J2 officiating as 'really low'. sakanowa.jp
- [● 2 SOURCES] A potential handball involving Tokushima's Hayato Tanaka was not called by the referee. sakanowa.jp