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Match Replay Ordered After Referee Conflict in U.S. Cup

10/23/2025

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The Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup Adjudication and Disciplinary Panel ordered a replay of the Sharktopus FC–Bellevue Athletic match.
The action followed a conflict of interest involving a referee who had formerly played for Bellevue Athletic's second team.
Sharktopus FC protested the outcome.
Bellevue Athletic hopes to replicate their initial victory in the 2026 U.S. Open Cup qualifying.

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Story summary

The Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup Adjudication and Disciplinary Panel ordered a replay of the Sharktopus FC–Bellevue Athletic match.
The action followed a conflict of interest involving a referee who had formerly played for Bellevue Athletic's second team.
Sharktopus FC protested the outcome.
Bellevue Athletic hopes to replicate their initial victory in the 2026 U.S. Open Cup qualifying.