the 31st Chulalongkorn university Centenary Cup, a prestigious annual high school football tournament held at bangkok’s Suphachalasai Stadium, is addressing significant concerns regarding officiating following a contested match on November 17th. The tournament organizers and the Football Association of Thailand are responding to disputed calls made during the Bangkok Christian College‘s 2-0 victory over Assumption College. In an effort to restore confidence in the competition, immediate steps-including the implementation of video support and a review of referee performance-are being taken to ensure fairness and maintain the integrity of this long-standing Thai sporting tradition.
The 31st Chulalongkorn University Centenary Cup football tournament is addressing controversial officiating following a match between Assumption College and Bangkok Christian College on November 17, 2024, at Suphachalasai Stadium. Bangkok Christian secured a 2-0 victory, but the game was quickly overshadowed by disputed calls.
Following the match, the tournament’s organizing committee convened with the Football Association of Thailand to review the situation. A series of decisions have been made to address concerns about fairness and accuracy.
1. The referee assessment team acknowledged “errors in the officiating” during the game.
2. To enhance accuracy and transparency, Video Support will be implemented for the matches on November 19 and November 22, 2024.
3. A red card issued to Natthapong Thongsongchan, #14 from Assumption College, has been reduced to a yellow card, allowing him to participate in the next match.
4. The tournament’s organizing committee will formally lodge a complaint with the Football Association of Thailand regarding the performance of the referees in the contested match, requesting a review by the Director of Referee Development.
The organizing committee of the 31st Chulalongkorn University Centenary Cup reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring a fair competition and upholding the standards of this historic Thai tournament.
Schedule31st Chulalongkorn University Centenary Cup
Wednesday, November 19, 2024
- 13:00: Debsirin School vs. Bangkok Christian College
- 16:00: Assumption College vs. Suankularb Wittayalai School
Saturday, November 22, 2024
- 13:00: Third-Place Playoff
- 15:45: Championship Match
