Zamalek's board of directors, led by Hussein Labib, has decided to take formal action against the Egyptian Football Association's Referees Committee following controversial refereeing decisions during the Cairo derby against Al Ahly.

The match ended in defeat for Zamalek, prompting strong criticism from club officials, who believe several decisions had a direct impact on the result.

Zamalek believes the refereeing mistakes affected the team's chances and wasted the efforts of the players and coaching staff.

As a result, the club's management has decided to pursue an official complaint to protect its rights and demand a review of the incidents.

Zamalek Questions Two Penalty Appeals and VAR Decisions

Zamalek announced its intention to submit an official complaint to the Egyptian Football Association against the Referees Committee over what it described as major refereeing mistakes during the match against Al Ahly.

The club claims that two penalty appeals in its favor were incorrectly dismissed, adding that several refereeing experts supported its position on both incidents.

Zamalek also criticized the use of Video Assistant Referee technology, known as VAR, arguing that several important incidents were not properly reviewed despite their possible impact on the match.

The club's criticism extended beyond the decisions made on the pitch.

Zamalek also questioned the appointment of the Slovenian refereeing team, claiming that the officials did not have the required level of experience and quality for such an important derby.

According to the club's management, these decisions reduced the team's chances of securing a positive result in a match that required accurate and fair refereeing.

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Zamalek Holds Referees Committee Responsible

Zamalek's board strongly criticized the Referees Committee and held it responsible for appointing the officials who managed the derby.

The club believes the controversy reflects wider problems in how refereeing matters are currently handled in Egyptian football.

Zamalek also suggested that the committee had been affected by pressure and criticism before the start of the season, which the club believes may have influenced decisions during the match.

The club accused the committee of failing to provide fair treatment, warning that repeated refereeing mistakes could affect the competition in the Egyptian Premier League.

However, Zamalek made it clear that its criticism was not directed at every referee or the integrity of the entire refereeing system.

Instead, the club said its concerns focused on certain decisions made by the committee, particularly regarding referee appointments and the management of important matches.

Zamalek's management stressed that it would continue defending the rights of the club and its supporters.

The planned official complaint is intended to seek clear explanations for the controversial decisions made during the derby.

The club now awaits the Egyptian Football Association's response and whether the Referees Committee will review the disputed incidents, as debate continues over refereeing standards in one of the biggest matches of the Egyptian football season.