Tug in the box, VAR says no: FC Porto B feel robbed again | OneFootball

Refereeing was once again at the center of discussion in an FC Porto B game, after an incident in the area prompted VAR intervention and a review on the monitor by Bruno Costa.

In the moment in question, a Porto player was stopped with a pull that generated strong protests. Called to review the images, the referee maintained the initial decision and understood that the infraction was not sufficient to award a penalty.

The referee, called by the VAR, went to review the play and stated that the hold “was not sufficient” to be a penalty. In other words, he admitted there was a foul, but apparently, it was not enough.

The decision sparked controversy and is likely to fuel new debate around refereeing criteria and the use of the video assistant referee. At issue is a play that, from the images, appears to be clear contact, leading many to consider that FC Porto was disadvantaged.

In a match where every detail can be crucial, the non-awarding of the penalty had a direct impact on the outcome and reinforced the feeling of injustice on the Porto side.

The episode promises to continue to be talked about, especially due to the expectation created with the referee going to the screen. When there is a review, a clear correction of a possible error is expected, but this time the understanding of the refereeing team was different.

For FC Porto B, there is the feeling that an important decision escaped in a crucial moment of the match, especially since the result ended in a draw.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇵🇹 here.