The Macedonian Football Federation (FFM) released a statement regarding the recent match between FK Shkendija Aračinovo and FK Arsim, played at the stadium in Čair as part of the fourth round of the new Macedonian football season. The FFM noted that the match experienced interruptions, and they observed two instances of provocative behavior from spectators. The Federation affirmed that the main referee handled all situations correctly, confirming the decisions through VAR protocol and established intervention lines.
A key incident occurred in the 43rd minute when an attacker from the home team scored a goal despite the goalkeeper’s efforts. The Federation’s statement addressed the referee’s handling of the goal, noting that while the goal may not have been visible to the referee, the official did not rule out the possibility of it being a valid goal under the rules of the game. Overall, the FFM issued the statement to clarify the officiating and conduct standards upheld during the fixture.
The federation emphasized that the match proceeded according to established procedures, despite the noted issues concerning crowd conduct. The FFM remains committed to maintaining high standards of play and sportsmanship across all levels of Macedonian football.
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