Al-Ittihad Club's statement against the refereeing after the Al-Nassr match: Details of the demands
Al-Ittihad Club issued a strongly worded official statement via its official account on the "X" platform, expressing its deep dissatisfaction and categorical rejection of what it described as "serious refereeing errors" that occurred during the first team's football match against Al -Nassr Club . The club asserted in its statement that these refereeing decisions directly and tangibly affected the course of the match and altered the final result, thus depriving the team of its legitimate rights on the field.
Details of the federal objection and video technology
The club explained in its statement that the match witnessed the denial of two clear and deserved penalty kicks in favor of the team. The statement emphasized that one of these cases was particularly blatant, as VAR reviews clearly showed that Al-Ittihad was entitled to the penalty, but the refereeing team disregarded this evidence. This has raised questions among the club's management and fans regarding the mechanism used to optimally utilize VAR technology to ensure the correction of crucial decisions in major matches.
The importance of El Clásico and its impact on the competition
These demands take on particular importance given the overall context of the competition; the Al-Ittihad vs. Al-Nassr match (the Saudi Clasico) is one of the most important matches on the Saudi and Arab football calendar, attracting massive local and regional audiences. Any refereeing error in such crucial matches doesn't just affect three points; its impact extends to the overall standings and the teams' chances of competing for the title, placing immense pressure on the refereeing system to ensure the matches are conducted fairly.
Refereeing and keeping pace with the global development of the league
With the remarkable transformation of the Saudi Professional League and its attraction of some of the world's brightest football stars, international attention is now focused on the competition more than ever before. Therefore, ensuring the integrity of refereeing and enhancing the competence of match officials is fundamental to maintaining the league's reputation and credibility within the international sporting community. Significant errors could hinder efforts to market the league as one of the most competitive leagues in the world.
Official demands to ensure justice
Al-Ittihad Club concluded its statement by emphasizing its unwavering commitment to fair competition and equal opportunities for all clubs, urging the relevant committees within the Saudi Arabian Football Federation to thoroughly review these refereeing decisions. The club also called for the implementation of all necessary and stringent measures to ensure fair and impartial refereeing in the future, and to maintain the credibility of the competition and the public's trust in its outcomes, stressing that the club's rights are a red line that cannot be crossed.
