Raja Beni Mellal Coach Criticizes Refereeing: "We Scored a Valid Goal That Wasn't Counted, and Wydad's Penalty Was Unjustified"
T.E (Elbotola)
17 May 2026at21:10
Youssef Anis, coach of Raja Beni Mellal, criticized the refereeing decisions in the match where his team lost 2-0 to Wydad AC in the Round of 32 of the Moroccan Throne Cup.
Anis told the media: "We played a great match against Wydad AC. We had hoped for our fans to be present to help us, but unfortunately, due to the travel ban (behind closed doors), they couldn't be with us. Nevertheless, we dedicate this match to them; despite the defeat, we lost honorably."
He continued: "There were refereeing errors, and I don't know why the goal we scored was disallowed, nor why we received a red card." He also pointed out that the referee awarded an undeserved penalty to Wydad AC.
He added: "This is football; we make mistakes, and referees make mistakes. We hope that such errors will not be repeated in the league, as crucial matches await us."
What did Raja Beni Mellal's coach criticize after the Wydad AC match?
Raja Beni Mellal's coach, Youssef Anis, criticized the refereeing decisions following their 2-0 loss to Wydad AC in the Moroccan Throne Cup. He highlighted a disallowed goal for his team and an "undeserved" penalty awarded to Wydad.
How did the refereeing decisions impact Raja Beni Mellal's Throne Cup match?
The refereeing decisions significantly impacted Raja Beni Mellal's Throne Cup match against Wydad AC, contributing to their 2-0 defeat. Coach Anis believes a valid goal was wrongly disallowed and a crucial penalty for Wydad was unjustified, altering the game's flow.
What are Raja Beni Mellal's coach's hopes regarding future refereeing?
Raja Beni Mellal's coach hopes that similar refereeing errors will not be repeated in upcoming league matches. He emphasized the importance of fair officiating, especially with crucial games on the horizon for his team, to ensure sporting integrity.
