Saad Al-Kathri, the officiating analyst, settled the debate over Al Ahli Jeddah's claim for a penalty against Al Najmah in the 23rd round of the Roshen Saudi Pro League.
In seventh minute of stoppage time in the first half, English forward Evan Tony fell inside the box after a clash with Al Najmah's goalkeeper.
The referee awarded a penalty, but then relied on video technology which showed no foul, and play resumed normally, to chorus of protests.
Saad Al-Kathri told the Saudi paper Al-Jazeera that the referee first erred on the penalty and Video Assistant Referee intervention came at a crucial moment.
He added that Al Najmah's keeper cleared the ball before contact, so Al Ahli did not deserve penalty.
Al Ahli earned a penalty, but Tony missed it in 37th minute of the first half.
