Jakarta, shesocial Indonesia
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Saudi Arabia vs
Indonesian National Team
will be led by Ahmad Al Ali, a referee from Kuwait who has a track record of controversy.
The Saudi Arabia vs Indonesia duel will take place at the King Abdullah Sports City Stadium, Thursday (9/10) at 00.15 WIB.The match referee is in the spotlight because he comes from the Middle East.
PSSI had sent a letter of protest to AFC.However, recently, AFC rejected PSSI’s request.
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Apart from Ahmad Al Ali’s background, his leadership record has also attracted attention.Because this is not the first time the 41-year-old referee has handled an Indonesian national team match.
In the second round of the 2022 World Cup Qualifications, Ahmad Al Ali led the Indonesia vs Vietnam match.At that time the Garuda squad lost badly 0-4.
Vietnam’s first goal scored by Nguyen Tien Linh was protested by Indonesian national team players because they thought there was handball.However, the referee still approved the goal.Plus, Indonesian National Team goalkeeper Nadeo Argawinata was given a yellow card.
In this match, Ahmad Al Ali issued a total of seven yellow cards, five of which were given to Indonesian national team players.
Ahmad Al Ali has also served in the Saudi Arabia match.However, The Green Falcons only won one of the three matches led by Ahmad Al Ali.
Despite his controversial record, Ahmad Ali Ali has led 56 matches during his career.A total of 21 of them were international matches.
He has been registered as a FIFA international referee since 2016. He has led major tournaments such as the Asian Cup, Gulf Cup, World Cup Qualifiers and the Asian Champions League.
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