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Huang Hee-chan (30), a forward for German professional football club Schalke 04, has been embroiled in controversy after pushing a referee, following his continued goal drought. Schalke suffered a heavy defeat to a lower-division team and were eliminated early from the cup competition.
On the 29th (Korean time), at Rudolf-Harbig-Stadion in Dresden, Germany, Schalke lost 0-2 to Dynamo Dresden of the second division in their away match in the second round of the 2026-2027 German Football Association (DFB) Pokal.
Huang Hee-chan started as part of a two-striker lineup alongside Edin Dzeko for the second consecutive match, playing approximately 77 minutes until the 32nd minute of the second half. He attempted headers in the 45th minute of the first half and the 10th minute of the second half, but both went directly to the goalkeeper.
Huang Hee-chan, who joined Schalke on loan this summer, has yet to score his first goal in six official matches.
On this day, Huang Hee-chan's failure to control his emotions sparked controversy. In the 40th minute of the first half, he fell near the penalty box while competing with opposing defender Friedrich Müller, but referee Wolfgang Haselberger did not call a foul. Dissatisfied with the decision, Huang Hee-chan pushed the fourth official waiting on the touchline and also shoved the club's physiotherapist who was trying to restrain him. The referee showed Huang Hee-chan a yellow card in the 44th minute of the first half.
Local German media also criticized the incident. "Bild" pointed out, "Touching or pushing members of the officiating team is absolutely unacceptable. One should be grateful that it resulted in only a warning rather than a red card."
Disciplinary action was also hinted at within the club. Schalke coach Miron Muslić stated in a post-match press conference, "It was clearly a foul," while adding, "I saw the act of pushing [the fourth official and the physiotherapist]. I did not like it, and we will discuss it separately later." Director Yuri Müller also said, "This is a rule that everyone knows and must be addressed," foreshadowing follow-up measures.
With this defeat, Schalke has fallen into a slump of five consecutive official matches without a win. They have dropped to 16th place in the Bundesliga and remain in the relegation zone. Coach Muslić stated, "Creating opportunities toward the front is itself a task for the entire team," adding, "We will thoroughly reflect without making excuses."
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