You just have to make another error to correct the first one. Not a great solution, but an equitable one.
Let's face it, anyone making a mistake of that magnitude will face some tough criticism. IMO, if the choice is between being criticized for making a bad decision that affected the game, versus being criticised for making two bad decisions but with a much, much less impact on the game, I would go with the second option.
It is not clear from the original post if the refs realised the mistake at any stage.
And as a side note, wonder what score did this crew get on their state certification test.
