# Slovenian football derby controversy and sanctions

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/slovenian-football-derby-controversy-and-sanctions
> Updated: 2026-08-19T15:52:47.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2.

Following a 1-1 draw in the derby match between Olimpija and Maribor, the Association of Football Referees of Slovenia (ZNSS) issued a technical clarification regarding a controversial goal. The ZNSS confirmed that the VAR system functioned correctly and that the offside lines were “technically flawless,” noting that visual discrepancies on television screens are often an optical illusion caused by oblique camera angles.

Subsequently, the Football Association of Slovenia issued disciplinary fines related to the match. Olimpija was fined 8,200 euros and Maribor was fined 4,900 euros due to “unsportsmanlike and inappropriate behavior by fans” during the game.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-19: Olimpija and Maribor fined following Slovenian derby

Olimpija Ljubljana and Maribor have been fined by the Football Association of Slovenia following fan misconduct during their recent derby. Meanwhile, Nafta 1903 prepares to face Olimpija.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/olimpija-and-maribor-fined-following-slovenian-derby

### 2026-08-16: Slovenian football referees defend VAR decision in Olimpija-Maribor derby

The Slovenian Football Referees Association confirmed a controversial VAR goal in the Olimpija-Maribor derby was valid, citing camera perspective as the cause for public doubt.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/slovenian-football-referees-confirm-olimpija-goal-was-valid

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