An arbitration expert reveals the validity of canceling the Saudi goal

Mohamed Kamal Risha, the Egyptian arbitration expert, confirmed that the decision of Emirati referee Adel Al Naqbi, who led the match between Saudi Arabia and Australia, to cancel Sultan Al Ghanem’s goal, in the final minutes of the match, is a correct decision.

Risha said in press statements that Al-Ghanem’s goal was offside and the referee’s decision was correct, and defender Ali Al-Bulaihi was returning from offside and interfered with the ball and blocked the Australian goalkeeper’s vision.

He added: “After reviewing the VAR, it was confirmed that Al-Bulaihi was indeed in an offside position, and canceling a penalty kick for the Australian team in the 12th minute after returning to the video assistant technology was a decision.” True.”

He continued: “The referee agreed to reverse his decision and award a direct free kick because the header between Ahmed Al-Kassar, the Saudi national team goalkeeper, and the Australia striker, was outside the penalty area.” And breaker alarm A yellow card is valid for recklessness.”