By Ameenu Shardow
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Referee S.B Bortey insists he wasnââ¬â¢t slapped by ââ¬Ëanyoneââ¬â¢ despite being reported to have suffered physical abuse in the 2-2 draw between Hearts of Oak and New Edubiase.
Bortey came under attack by irate Hearts of Oak supporters for awarding a last minute penalty kick for New Edubiase to equalize.
Metro FMââ¬â¢s Kwadwo Kwao Thompson had reported that the referee was slapped by an ââ¬Ëold fanââ¬â¢ after the game had ended.
But Bortey is adamant he did not suffer any abuse.
ââ¬ÅI wasnââ¬â¢t slapped by anyone, rather someone attempted to slap me but I dodged due to my military training,â⬠he told Metro FM.
ââ¬ÅNo one touched. That is his version from where he is [confirmed report of his slap by Metro FM reporter Kwadwo Kwao Thompson].
ââ¬ÅI was with my assistants and I can say that no one slapped me.ââ¬
The draw at the Accra Sports Stadium saw Hearts of Oak miss out on second place in the league â⬓ ultimately costing them a return to the CAF Champions League.