A surprising incident occurred before the Zamalek vs Smouha match 🚨⚽, as the refereeing crew assigned to officiate the game was involved in a car accident while heading to the stadium 😱🚗.
Sports presenter Khaled El-Ghandour revealed the details, confirming via social media that the referees managed to arrive at the stadium despite the حادث, wishing them success in officiating the match 🙏⚖️.
The accident happened while the referees were traveling in a private car owned by Mohamed El-Shennawy, the VAR referee 🎥🚘. He was accompanied by Mohamed El-Ghazi, the main referee for the match, as they were on their way to the venue.
The crash resulted in significant damage to the vehicle 💥🚗, with parts of it heavily smashed, reflecting the severity of the collision.
However, the positive news was that no injuries were reported among the refereeing crew ✅, allowing them to safely reach the stadium and proceed with their duties 💪⚖️.
Such incidents are rare in football, especially before matches, as referees already face intense pressure. This unexpected event added another layer of challenge ahead of the clash between Zamalek and Smouha 🔥⚽.
