'Card Master': Chinese World Cup fans rally around referee Ma Ning’s first match between Curacao and Ecuador

Chinese state media outlets praised Ma’s “composed performance” officiating a match between Curacao and Ecuador - calling it a “historic moment for Chinese football”.
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