CTA finds one refereeing error and four correct calls in early LaLiga controversies | OneFootball

Spain’s refereeing body has publicly reviewed the first flashpoints of the LaLiga season, recording four correct decisions and one mistake. As reported by as.com, the revamped Tiempo Revisión uses artificial intelligence to select the incidents rather than human choice.

In matchday one, Alavés v Getafe, the first case was Kiko Femenía’s red card on opening night. The committee judged it a 50-50 ball with full studs contact applied with excessive force and high risk, so VAR was right to intervene for a red card.

Sevilla v Rayo, a penalty for a foul by Batalla on Isaac Romero was cancelled after review. The committee said the goalkeeper got there first and won position, with Romero causing the contact, so no penalty.

Racing v Villarreal, a potential offside by Mikautadze in a Villarreal goal was examined. With Pépé and Pablo Ramón contesting the ball, the new ball sensor showed Pepé did not touch it, meaning Mikautadze was onside and the goal was valid.

In matchday two, Atlético v Villarreal, the body backed the penalty and red card to Le Normand for pushing Mikautadze with both arms. They said the forward had the position, was heading towards goal and had the ball under control, and VAR was right to send the referee, Hernández Hernández, to the monitor.

Athletic v Sevilla, Yuri’s dismissal for denying an obvious goalscoring opportunity was deemed an error. They concluded the attacker could not reach the ball after his touch, so it should have been a free-kick without a card, and VAR should have intervened to correct a clear mistake.

Source: as.com

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