Referee Expert Clears Up Controversial Moment in the Saudi Derby
An esteemed Jordanian referee settled the debate over a contentious moment in the Al Nassr vs Al Ittihad clash at Al Nassr Park during the Roshen Pro League. The incident involved a cross that deflected off defender Mohammad Siamakan’s leg and hand as he tried to clear. After a VAR check, the official ruled no penalty, provoking protests from Al Ittihad. The ref stated the sequence favored a correct decision, citing contact with the leg before the hand. The result keeps the tightly contested fixture alive as the season progresses.