Refereeing errors continue to dominate the Roshen Professional League, following a highly controversial moment in Saturday’s match between Al-Nasr and Al-Akhdoud.
Al-Nasr secured a 2-0 win over Al-Akhdoud in Round 28.
In the 50th minute, Senegalese star Sadio Mané delivered a reckless challenge on an Al-Akhdoud player, yet the referee failed to produce a card of any colour.
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Former Egyptian referee Jamal Al-Ghandour told the programme “Al-Muntasif” that the match official should have shown Mané a red card.
Ghandour stressed that the challenge was both strong and reckless, striking the opponent’s knee, and should have resulted in an immediate red card. He added that the failure to show even a yellow card compounded the error.
He concluded by labelling the non-call a “clear refereeing error” that required firmer, more precise handling. Despite topping the table, Al-Nassr’s coach has since launched a blistering critique of the officiating.