• FK Radnik vs. FK Sarajevo

In the 30', player no. 28 made a deliberate hand movement toward the ball and made contact, redirecting it toward goal. After that touch, his teammate scored. The handball was extremely difficult to spot from the referee’s and assistant’s positions at the time. VAR intervention was fully justified, and after an on-field review (OFR), the referee correctly disallowed the goal.

In the 45+1', the assistant referee, well positioned, correctly flagged for offside. The margin was minimal, but the decision was accurate. VAR confirmed proper protocol was followed, and the goal was rightly disallowed.

In the 63', in a situation that didn’t constitute a promising attack (SPA), player no. 8 committed a careless foul from the ground and fell, preventing continuation of play. It wasn’t deemed unsporting behavior by defender no. 16, nor clear disrespect toward the opponent warranting a second yellow. The referee assessed that the incident lacked sufficient intensity for a second booking, and given all circumstances and player positioning, the decision was correct—not every intentional foul requires disciplinary action.

In the 64', the referee called a foul in attack. Though well positioned, his view was obstructed by several players. He awarded a defensive free kick, however OFR revealed that defender no. 11 had fouled attacker no. 29. After VAR intervention, the correct final decision was made—a penalty for the home team.

In the 82', visiting players signaled possible handball by a home player. However, available footage didn’t clearly show arm position or contact. According to the footage, the player went for the ball with his head and body, arms down and in a natural position. Even if contact occurred, it likely came after playing the ball, and no referee error was made.

• NK Široki Brijeg vs. FK Rudar Prijedor

In the 5', physical contact occurred inside the home box between the visiting attacker and home defender. The referee was well positioned, followed the action closely, and correctly awarded a corner to the visitors. Footage clearly shows light, permissible contact in a fair contest for the ball and position—no foul committed. Correct decision.

• FK Sloga vs. HŠK Zrinjski

In the 40', after a challenge by player no. 28 from FK Sloga on a Zrinjski player, the referee awarded a foul and issued a yellow card. He was then called for OFR but, after reviewing the footage, upheld his original decision.

Based on UEFA’s criteria and interpretations, the challenge was borderline for a sending-off. The player reached the ball first, then made contact with the opponent’s protected leg area, after which play continued. Considering all factors and the intensity of the challenge, the yellow card decision is supported as correct.

• FK Željezničar vs. FK Posušje

In the 11', the referee allowed play to continue, judging the contact insufficient for a foul. However, upon full assessment, it’s clear the referee made a mistake—he should’ve awarded a clear foul in favor of the visiting team. The defender denied an obvious goal-scoring opportunity (DOGSO), and the referee should’ve called the foul and sent off the defender (red card).

• FK Borac vs. FK Velež

In the 43', the referee, well positioned and with a clear view, stopped play after a set piece and disallowed a goal for an alleged foul by the attacker on the visiting defender. However, analysis showed no foul occurred and no unsporting behavior was present. The referee halted play before the goal was scored, so under VAR protocol, the situation couldn’t be reviewed or corrected. This was a clear error—the referee should’ve waited for the action to conclude before making a decision.

Given the seriousness of the incident and the need to preserve the integrity of officiating and public trust in the Committee’s work, a decision has been made to temporarily suspend referee Elvedin Topuzović pending internal review and full clarification of all relevant facts.

The Referees Committee will continue to operate in line with regulations and the principles of transparency, accountability, and professionalism, with the aim of protecting the reputation of the refereeing body and the competition itself.