FAM seeks FIFA clarification over extended stoppage time in Jakarta
KUALA LUMPUR: The FA of Malaysia (FAM) will seek official clarification from FIFA over the change in added time during the Indonesia-Bangladesh match in the FIFA Asean Cup in Jakarta on Thursday.
The FA of Malaysia (FAM) is requesting official clarification from FIFA regarding the altered amount of stoppage time in the Indonesia-Bangladesh match during the FIFA Asean Cup in Jakarta. FAM will submit an official request to FIFA, expressing concern over the change from two to seven minutes of added time at the Gelora Bung Karno stadium. This decision came after Indonesia scored twice in added time to secure a 9-2 victory over Bangladesh, surpassing Malaysia on goals scored and advancing to the final.
FAM emphasized that accurate and consistent match time management is crucial for match officiating and the overall integrity of the competition. The clarification request aims to review the circumstances surrounding the incident and understand the procedures followed by match officials, including the rationale behind adjusting the stoppage time.
FAM stressed that the request is not meant to challenge the match result or question any team's performance or achievements. Instead, it seeks official clarification on the match-officiating process to ensure transparency, consistency, and clarity in applying relevant regulations.
The incident has sparked widespread discussion among football fans about the handling of added time in Jakarta, particularly the sudden change from two to seven minutes and the subsequent goals that impacted group standings. Indonesia and Malaysia both finished Group A on seven points with a plus-nine goal difference, but Indonesia advanced to the final due to their higher goal tally. Malaysia, though earlier defeating Singapore 6-0, did not secure a final spot.
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