The Royal Army Club expresses its outrage and deep surprise at the controversial refereeing decisions during its match against Raja Sports, held on Wednesday, September 17, 2025, at the Mohammed V Stadium, as part of the second round of the “Inwi” Professional League.
In an official statement, the club highlighted several significant incidents that impacted the course of the match, notably the failure to award a clear penalty in the 45th minute after a Raja defender handled the ball in the penalty area, the disallowance of a legitimate goal in the 54th minute due to a supposed handball, and the reversal of a penalty in the 68th minute following a review by the Video Assistant Referee (VAR), without presenting enough angles for the referee to make an accurate decision.
The Royal Army Club confirmed that these instances were documented and that refereeing experts unanimously agreed on the legitimacy of the disallowed goal and that the team was deserving of two unawarded penalties. The club also expressed concern regarding the use of VAR, emphasizing the need for multiple angles of critical footage to assist referees in making precise decisions.
In conclusion, the club reiterated its call for the relevant authorities to review these cases and enhance the operational mechanisms of VAR, asserting that it would resort to all legal means to safeguard its rights and prevent such errors from recurring in the future.
