Baghdad – IA – Hussein Ammar
Media Director of the Air Force Sports Club, Hossam Al-Daraji, confirmed that the lack of VAR technology in the Iraq Cup Championship matches is a negative point in the work of the Football Association.
Al-Daraji told the (INA), today, Wednesday: “Video assistant technology has proven its success in the Iraq Stars League, but not applying it in the cup matches is a major problem for the competition and is a negative indicator in the work of the Football Association, which pays great attention to local competitions and tournaments.” “.
Al-Daraji added, “What distinguishes the league and cup matches during the recent period is attracting international referees from abroad, which is a positive step that has many positive impacts on the competition and the referees,” pointing out that “the Air Force is one of the supporters of this step to alleviate pressures or place the blame on the referee alone.” In the event of any arbitration situation occurring on the field.”
Al-Darraji continued, “The Air Force’s ambition this season is to compete for the league and cup championships,” noting that “the focus is currently on the cup matches after the league lead was decided and the first round was won, and this is what makes the ceiling of ambitions rise by achieving the two titles this year.” .