Shocking moment women’s team brutally attack referee with one player even picking up metal bucket as stars suspended

THIS is the shocking moment a women’s team brutally attacked a referee after tensions boiled over following a missed penalty call.

DR Congo side DC Motema Pembe were on the receiving end of a heavy beating by TP Mazembe when the incident happened.

A referee taking charge of a women’s football game in DR Congo was savagely attacked by players

The official failed to award Motema Pembe a penalty with the team 5-1 down at the time

Players chased after the male ref who tried to seek safety

Kicks and punches were seemingly thrown

Things got out of hand when the referee failed to award Motema Pembe a penalty while losing 5-1.

Players aggressively chased after the male referee, who desperately ran across the pitch to find safety.

Members of the football team managed to get hold of him and seemingly started beating the official with a combination of kicks and punches.

A boot was thrown and one player even went to pick up what looked like a metal bucket.

One man could also be seen joining in on the savage attack.

Stadium staff attempted to help the referee, who eventually managed to slip down the tunnel.

But he was pursued by Motema Pembe players again.

TP Mazembe players could only watch on as the incident unfolded.

According to GhanaWeb, the Congolese Football Association has suspended the players who were involved in the incident.

An investigation has also been opened into the shocking incident.

Many have taken to social media to express their shock.

One viewer said: “Man’s running for his life.”

Another added: “This is shocking! And an embarrassment for football.”