Today, Olympic Safi Football Club announced the submission of a technical and official objection regarding the match sheet of the game they played against Ittihad Islamique Oujda last Saturday in the city of Oujda. This objection protests the decision to count the equalizing goal for the home team, which the club views as a clear refereeing injustice, emphasizing that it is completing all legal procedures associated with this objection within the specified time limits.
In an official statement, the Safi club explained that its objection is based in writing on the provisions of Article 110 of the Disciplinary Code of the Royal Moroccan Football Federation. The details of the controversial incident indicate a clear offside situation announced by the assistant referee raising his flag, a decision initially confirmed by the main referee. However, the latter unexpectedly reversed his decision and awarded the goal following intense protests from the Oujda players, which raises serious questions about the correctness of the refereeing decision.
The management of Olympic Safi confirmed that they have documented video footage clarifying all details of the incident and strongly supporting their legal stance without any doubt. This footage stands as conclusive evidence of the unjustified retraction of the original offside call, which directly affects the match result and the principle of equal opportunity advocated by the club.
In conclusion, Olympic Safi renewed its full confidence in the competent bodies of the federation and the refereeing department, expressing hope and expectation that their objection will be studied with complete objectivity and great responsibility. The club hopes for an appropriate and fair legal decision regarding this case, ensuring respect for the rules of the game, preserving the club’s rights, and providing justice in accordance with the regulations and laws applied in national football.
