Broadcaster Ahmed Shobair confirmed that the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) system was functioning normally during the Cairo derby between Al Ahly and Zamalek, noting that the flow of the match did not require the intervention of technology or the referee to review any incidents.
Shobair Reveals Details About VAR in the Derby
Shobair stated in comments to "On Sport FM" that the video system was effective during the Al Ahly-Zamalek clash, explaining that the incidents that occurred in the match did not warrant the intervention of the VAR or a review of the refereeing decisions on the screen.
He added that there was controversy raised after the match regarding the refereeing decisions, but he emphasized that some of those criticizing the referee's performance understand that the events of the match did not require the intervention of the VAR.
The broadcaster stressed the need to move away from the controversy surrounding the match, confirming that the VAR system was available and there was no need to call the referee to review any of the situations that occurred during the encounter.
