Al-Mirdasi reveals the club that has benefited the most from penalty kicks in the Roshan League
Former international referee and arbitration expert, Fahd Al-Mirdasi, sparked a wide wave of controversy in Saudi sports circles after revealing an interesting statistic related to influential refereeing errors in the Saudi Professional League during the current season, specifically regarding incorrect penalty kicks.
During his television appearance on the program "Our Club", Al-Mirdasi highlighted the refereeing decisions that took place in the past twenty-one rounds of the competition, stressing that refereeing decisions, despite the presence of video technology (VAR), still raise a lot of technical and public discussions due to their direct impact on the course of matches and the results of the teams.
Al-Nasr leads the way in benefiting from mistakes
According to Al-Mirdasi's technical analysis, Al- Nassr the list of clubs that benefited most from incorrectly awarded penalties. The former international referee explained that Al-Nassr benefited from two incorrect penalties up to matchday 21, during their matches against Al-Fayha and newly promoted Neom
The program reviewed video footage of the controversial cases, where Al-Mirdasi analyzed the refereeing aspects of the scene and explained the legal reasons that make those decisions wrong according to the laws of football, thus enhancing the credibility of his technical analysis in front of the viewers.
Refereeing expert Fahad Al-Mirdasi:
The club that has been awarded the most incorrect penalties is:
Al -Nassr (two incorrect penalties)
up to round 21 of the Roshan League— Our Club (@NadeenaShow) February 11, 2026
Controversy over refereeing and VAR technology
These statements reopen the long-standing debate about the standard of refereeing in the Saudi league, especially given the heavy reliance on foreign officiating crews and video assistant referee (VAR) technology. Despite the tremendous technological advancements in the Kingdom's sports sector, referees' subjective decisions still play a crucial role in determining the outcome of matches.
This discussion gains added importance due to the high market value of the Roshan League and the global following it enjoys, as any refereeing error is no longer just a local matter, but rather a rich topic for discussion in the global media that cover the league.
Impact of errors on the ranking table
From a purely mathematical standpoint, these errors could have significant repercussions on the shape of the competition, both at the top of the table and in the relegation battle. An incorrect penalty decision could award a team three undeserved points or deny a rival a fair draw, thus increasing the pressure on the main refereeing committee to minimize the margin of error in the crucial remaining rounds of the league.
This revelation from Al-Mirdasi reinforces the principle of transparency in refereeing analysis, and presents the public and officials with a clear picture of what is happening inside the green rectangle, away from emotions and cheering inclinations.
