Water Polo Serbia - Serbia Water Polo: Appeal of Šabac Elixir Rejected
Category: Domestic competitions
Decision on the appeal submitted after the match 1/4 finals of the Serbian Cup between VK Šabac Elixir - SPD Radnički, played in Šabac on 11/08/20024.
Based on Article 71 of the VSS Water Polo Competition Regulations, which defines the procedure for resolving appeals due to a material breach of water polo rules, a procedure was conducted, and the following
DECISION
The appeal regarding a material breach of the rules in the match VK Šabac Elixir - SPD Radnički, played on 11/08/2024 at the City Pool in Šabac, is REJECTED for material reasons.
Explanation:
- The sound of the final attack duration signal is not audible, neither in the first submitted video clip nor in the second one.
- Statements by VSS officials at the match (delegate and two referees) confirm that the sound of the signal was not heard in the given situation.
The referees correctly awarded and recognized the goal of the Radnički team, correctly acting and acknowledging a goal that is valid because the sound of the electric scoreboard signal did not sound, and the end of the attack was not signaled.
Note on legal remedy:
An appeal must be submitted within eight (8) days from the date of publication of the Decision to the Disciplinary Commission of the VSS.
The Cup match between Šabac Elixir and Radnički was recorded with the result of 15:14 in favor of Radnički, who thus qualified for the F4 of the Serbian Cup.
