A heated Saudi Pro League encounter between Al Riyadh and Al Fayha was marred by controversy following a series of incidents involving Al Fayha goalkeeper Milan Brojan that left players and fans questioning the referee’s decisions.
During the match, Brojan was involved in a reckless moment when he appeared to kick his own teammate, Teddy Okou, in an off-the-ball incident that went unnoticed and unpunished by the match officials. The incident sparked confusion on the pitch, with players looking to the referee for intervention, but play was allowed to continue.
The controversy deepened later in the game when the experienced goalkeeper committed a clear foul on Al Fayha captain Yoann Barbet. Despite the challenge, which many felt warranted at least a yellow card, the referee again opted against any disciplinary action.
These decisions fueled frustration among players and supporters, as both incidents were viewed as serious breaches of conduct that could have changed the course of the match. The lack of intervention, particularly with VAR available, raised further questions about consistency in officiating and player protection in the league.
As discussions continue online and across football media, the Saudi Pro League’s refereeing standards have once again come under scrutiny, with calls for clearer accountability and more decisive use of VAR to prevent such moments from overshadowing the football itself.
