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Centre referee in Matchday 13 oriental derby between hosts, Heartland and Enyimba, Gabriel Adigwe has admitted attack on his person after the clash at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium, Enugu.
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The titanic clash ended 3-2 in favour of the visitors, Enyimba.
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Adigwe told SuperSport.com that he was attacked by suspected Heartland supporters but not brutalised as reported in some media.
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“I and my colleagues were attacked immediately the whistle ended the game by fans who were clearly supporters of Heartland.
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“Stones and similar objects were freely thrown at us including punches but there is no mark or injury on my body.
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“I wasn't brutalised or beaten to pulp as being reported.
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“For a moment I thought I was in Kano, I was really scared, I ran to nowhere in particular, hidden by good Samaritans who ferried me to safety,” he said.
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On what would have caused the crowd violence, Adigwe said he could not fathom reasons as he gave the game the best officiating.
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“The five goals scored in the encounter were good goals and applauded by both fans.
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“Besides, the game was on television, so I think we did our best.
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“May be the rivalry between supporters of both clubs may have triggered the violence but as for officiating it was clearly the best you can get in any match,” Adigwe, who is from Lagos said.?