António Silva penalty for Benfica v Casa Pia: experts adamant | OneFootball

Jorge Faustino and Marco Ferreira argue that António Silva did not commit any penalty in the Benfica – Casa Pia match. In statements to the newspaper Record, the pair of former referees emphasize that the ball came from a rebound off his own body and that the Eagles’ center-back had his arm in a natural position, validating the opinion of another specialist.

“Livolant’s shot was intercepted by António Silva’s stomach, causing the ball to rebound from there to the center-back’s left arm. Unintentional handball with the ball coming from his own body. Wrong decision,” argues Jorge Faustino, analyzing the key moment of the Benfica – Casa Pia match, which involved the Eagles’ center-back.

“An incident in Benfica’s area with António Silva intercepting the ball with his stomach and it rebounding onto his arm without any infraction. The defender made a natural movement in an unexpected rebound. Penalty wrongly awarded without proper VAR intervention,” considers Marco Ferreira, pointing the finger at Gustavo Correia and João Bento.

Regarding the incident that led to Benfica’s penalty, Jorge Faustino is clear: “Larrazabal, moving back to try to reach the ball, made contact with Ríos, who, having gained position, jumped to head the ball. Cassiano opened his arms (unnatural volume) and the ball hit his hand. Penalty.”

“An incident in Casa Pia’s area with Rios jumping higher than Larrazabal, without any infraction, and heading the ball, which was then intercepted by the defender’s arm in an unnatural position. Well-awarded penalty,” concludes Pedro Henriques, applauding the decision of the referee, Gustavo Correia.

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