Zrinjski delivered a hard-fought victory against Sloga from Doboj with a score of 1-0, thanks to a goal by Petar Mamić in the 68th minute. The match was marked by heavy accusations from the visiting team regarding the officiating, particularly as changes are anticipated with the recent appointment of Slovenian Darko Čeferin as chairman of the refereeing organization in Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Sloga’s strong statement highlighted their frustrations with what they perceived as biased officiating during the match. They argued that while statistics might make the game appear straightforward, the reality on the field involved a distinct advantage for the home team, with referees allegedly allowing rough plays by Zrinjski while penalizing Sloga for minimal contact. This tension points to a larger concern about the quality and fairness of refereeing in the league.

The broader implications for Bosnian football are significant, suggesting a crisis not only in officiating but possibly in the sport’s integrity itself. With teams feeling undermined and the quality of the game being called into question, the future of local football may face serious challenges unless substantial reforms and improvements in officiating standards are implemented.