jordan pulse -

Arheel Al Khaldi
Jordan Pro League matches witness recurring refereeing controversy almost every round, amid protests from players and coaching staffs and clear dissatisfaction among fans, in a familiar scene casting shadow over competition image and technical value.
While refereeing mistakes part of football, their persistence in this manner and direct impact on results of decisive matches raises more than one question mark.
Salt–Faisaly match yesterday saw wide protests from Salt players over decisions by referee Adham Makhadmeh, alongside discontent from coaching staff and fans, after awarding two penalties to Faisaly within just ten minutes, turning match course and handing advantage to Faisaly.
In this context, Salt goalkeeper Mohammad Al-Omwasi voices frustration over refereeing decisions, stressing team suffered injustice and those calls denied it chance to secure victory.
Jordan Pro League remains among few leagues yet to activate VAR, despite previous official statements. Vice president of Jordan Football Association earlier announces intention to introduce technology with start of second leg of league, but second leg begins with no actual implementation and no official clarification on reasons for delay.
Absence of VAR not only affects fairness of on-field decisions but also heightens tension among game stakeholders, places referees under heavy pressure, and strips some matches of technical value due to controversial calls that could have been easily resolved through technology.
With this scene repeating round after round, question remains: how long will Jordan Pro League stay hostage to refereeing errors, and when will promises of VAR turn into tangible reality?
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