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Shabab Al Ahli Protests Ref's Late Goal Decision

4/22/2026

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  • In the AFC Champions League semifinal, Shabab Al Ahli (UAE) lost to Machida Zelvia (Japan) after a 92nd-minute goal was overturned.
  • Shabab Al Ahli coach Paulo Sousa criticized referee Shaun Evans for a technical mistake after overturning the goal.
  • Machida Zelvia said they were unprepared for restart, though the referee allowed play to continue.
  • The episode sparked protests by Shabab Al Ahli players and required police intervention for Evans' exit.