Al-Anwar questions refereeing after King’s Cup win over Al-Ahli

Al-Anwar Sports Club has issued a statement expressing gratitude to its loyal supporters for attending and backing the team during their recent victory over Al-Ahli in the King’s Cup. The club emphasized that the fans’ presence and encouragement are deeply appreciated.

The club also outlined its position regarding incidents during the match, highlighting that certain refereeing decisions had a direct impact on the course and outcome of the game. Al-Anwar called on the Referees Committee to assign Abdullah Al-Owaidan to officiate their future matches, in order to ensure the highest standards of fairness and neutrality.

Al-Anwar believes the referee made a significant error that altered the match, despite being called by the VAR officials to review the incident. The decision was not changed, which aroused surprise and denunciation from observers due to its effect on the game.

While affirming its full respect for the refereeing system and relevant authorities, Al-Anwar stated it is entitled to express its views on decisions it considers to have fundamentally affected the match, and to demand the best possible refereeing conditions in future games.

In closing, Al-Anwar confirmed its pride in participating in the King’s Cup competitions, expressed appreciation for its brother club Al-Ahli, wished them success, and reaffirmed its commitment to seeking justice and fairness.