On 16 December, Fürth lost 3-0 to Dort. At half-time, Fürth sporting director Azoz expressed his strong dissatisfaction with the referee's decision against Bellingham.

Fürth Sporting Director Azoz: "I think even if I were to be stoned to death by the referees, when you were facing a foul on Dortmund, you subconsciously felt that something dramatic was going to happen. But if you're facing a foul on Fürth, the media won't make a sound until three hours after the game. ”
"We can fly off the pitch so we can send you letters and seals."
"I think these penalties are based on the depth of the background. As long as the target of the penalty is Dort or Bayern, then the decision is always confusing! ”