# Balkan football refereeing controversies

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/balkan-football-refereeing-controversies
> Updated: 2026-09-02T21:07:58.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

Football clubs in Montenegro and Bosnia and Herzegovina have issued formal protests following controversial officiating during derby matches.

In Montenegro, OFK Petrovac alleged they were “visibly and directly harmed” by referee Miloš Savović during a match against Mornar. The club claimed video evidence shows a defender committed a foul on a clear scoring opportunity that resulted in only a yellow card rather than a red card. Petrovac has called for sanctions from the Referee Commission.

In Bosnia and Herzegovina, FK Rudar Prijedor announced plans to appeal a 0-3 loss to FK Leotar. The club described the officiating as a ‘circus’ and a ‘travesty,’ alleging that the refereeing crew influenced the match outcome through biased decision-making and inconsistent criteria. The match also resulted in red cards for the Rudar Prijedor coach and an assistant.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-02: FK Rudar Prijedor to appeal refereeing after loss to Leotar

FK Rudar Prijedor is filing an official complaint against referees following a 0-3 loss to FK Leotar, labeling the officiating a ‘circus’ that unfairly influenced the match outcome.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/fk-rudar-prijedor-to-appeal-refereeing-after-loss-to-leotar

### 2026-08-31: OFK Petrovac protests refereeing error in derby against Mornar

OFK Petrovac is demanding sanctions against referee Miloš Savović, alleging a critical failure to issue a red card during their derby against Mornar.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ofk-petrovac-protests-refereeing-error-in-derby-against-mornar

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