Former international referee Saad Al-Kathiri said the referee was right to allow Al-Ahli's goal against Al-Feiha in a Saudi Roshn League round 10 match that Al-Ahli won 3-2. Ukrainian Artem Bondarenko scored in the final seconds of the first half and finished with two goals for Al-Ahli.
Al-Kathiri's view
GOAL described Al-Kathiri as the refereeing analyst at " Al-Jazirah " newspaper. Al-Kathiri said Al-Feiha's players had no justification for objecting to an incident that produced a goal at the 47:23 mark, despite only two minutes being added for the first half.
Why Al-Feiha objected
Al-Feiha's players objected because the goal arrived after the announced stoppage time had elapsed and they believed the referee should have blown for the end of the first half before the ball hit the net.
GOAL's rules explanation
GOAL said the laws of football give the referee the authority to extend the announced stoppage time. GOAL said the time shown by the fourth official is a minimum, not a fixed limit that cannot be passed. GOAL said a referee can add to the announced stoppage time to make up for time lost during play.
Goals in the match
Bondarenko scored in the final seconds of the first half. Firas Al-Buraikan scored Al-Ahli's second goal from the penalty spot.