The referees committee of the Saudi Arabian Football Federation clarified the full circumstances behind the cancellation of Damac's first goal against Al-Ahli during the tenth round match of the Roshn Professional League.

The match held at Prince Sultan bin Abdulaziz Sports City Stadium in Abha saw Damac lose 1-0, in a game that sparked widespread controversy due to an early refereeing decision.

The committee confirmed that the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) technology operates according to international federation protocols, with alternative systems in place to ensure the continuity of matches in the event of any technical malfunction.

In its statement, it clarified that the 3D offside technology was resorted to as the official alternative after the semi-automated offside system malfunctioned during the review of Damac's goal.

It indicated immediate coordination with the operating company "Hawk-Eye," where the issue was resolved within minutes, and the technology, upon its return, confirmed the correctness of the decision to cancel the goal due to offside.

The statement added that the company sent a comprehensive technical report detailing the malfunction and the corrective actions that were swiftly taken, to ensure accuracy and transparency in arbitration decisions.

The committee concluded by affirming its commitment to a policy of transparency with the clubs, welcoming any official inquiries in accordance with the approved regulations, in order to enhance trust and professional cooperation among all parties.