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Al Ahly coach Marcel Koller criticised referees after their 2-1 loss to Orlando Pirates


Published on 2025-01-19 08:05:25 - MSN
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  • Swiss coach Marcel Koller blamed referees after Egyptian side Al Ahly lost 2-1 to Orlando Pirates on Saturday, 18 January 2025, in the CAF Champions League.

Following Al Ahly's 2-1 defeat to Orlando Pirates in the CAF Champions League, coach Marcel Koller expressed his dissatisfaction with the refereeing decisions during the match. Koller specifically criticized the referee for not awarding a penalty when Al Ahly's striker, Mahmoud Kahraba, was fouled in the box. He also mentioned that the referee's decisions were inconsistent, which he felt influenced the game's outcome. Koller's comments reflect a broader frustration with the officiating in the match, suggesting that these decisions played a significant role in Al Ahly's loss.

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