Football referee Anthony Taylor was trolled on Twitter after he sent off South Korea manager Paulo Bento by brandishing a red card at him following a controversial final whistle of the FIFA World Cup Group H match between South Korea and Ghana on Monday. The latter won 3-2. 

Bento was left fuming over the referee’s decision to not allow a corner that South Korea had won just as extra time was drawing to a close in the match. An angry Bento marched onto the field even as the Ghana players erupted in cheers all around. 

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He confronted Taylor to protest against his timing to blow the final whistle. However, his protests fell on deaf ears, and he was given a red card for his troubles.

“Anthony Taylor making sure everyone knows he’s at the World Cup…Thinks he’s Mike Dean,” one of the Twitter users said, while another tweeted, ”

Anthony Taylor has now made enemies with South Korea. Apparently this is the current headlines. He’s hated everywhere.” One of them stated, “Anthony Taylor chose violence blowing up before that corner was taken.”

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One more quipped, “South Korea got that referee under pressure. Manager just got a red card. So happy to see the terror of Anthony Taylor going global.” Another said, “Anthony Taylor is making himself bigger than the game again.” One more commented, “I’m very much here for Paulo Bento giving Anthony Taylor both barrels. We’ve all felt like doing it at some point over the years.”

Another user noted, “The world is finally getting to experience Anthony Taylor.” One more stated, “We were on the edge of seeing someone punch Anthony Taylor at the end then… that would have been the greatest moment of any World Cup.”

The second game from Group H will be held today between Portugal and Uruguay, which could decide the fate of South Korea in the tournament. They have just one point after drawing with Uruguay in their opener.