VAR system to be tested for the first time in Malaysia Cup


Serious discussion: FAM secretary-general Datuk Hamidin Mohd Amin (right) speaking at a press conference at a leading hotel in Johor Baru yesterday. Together with him are FAM deputy president Datuk Yusoff Mahadi (centre) and FAM exco member Subkhiddin Mohd Salleh.

JOHOR BARU: The Video Assistant Referee (VAR) system will be used for the first time in the Malaysia Cup this year.

The Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) secretary-general Datuk Hamidin Mohd Amin said the system – to review incidents relating to goals, red cards, mistaken identities and penalties – will be put to the test in the semi-finals and final.

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