Expert dismisses Benfica complaints: António Silva gave clear penalty | OneFootball

Jorge Coroado analyzed Gustavo Correia's work in the Benfica - Casa Pia match, from the 11th round of Liga Portugal Betclic. Despite the many criticisms from the Luz club in recent days, the former referee had no doubts that António Silva committed a penalty, and also mentioned that another penalty was missed for the geese in the first half.

The first controversial incident occurred at 32 minutes with the geese complaining about a penalty not called for a foul on Cassiano: "António Silva, an expert in the matter, grabbed Cassiano, still outside the area, and pulled him, releasing him in the area. Penalty not called," he wrote in the newspaper 'O Jogo'.

At 62 minutes, Casa Pia was indeed awarded a penalty after the referee and VAR determined that the Portuguese international defender played the ball with his arm. Jorge Coroado considered the decision by the refereeing team led by Gustavo Correia to be correct.

"After hitting António Silva's abdomen, the ball deflected to his left arm, outside the body plane, which was firm and stopped the ball's trajectory (it was at his disposal). Unequivocal penalty," wrote the refereeing expert, who also spoke about an error that harmed the Alvalade Club against Santa Clara.

At the moment, Sporting, led by Rui Borges, occupies the second place in the standings with 28 points. Meanwhile, Porto (31) is in the first position of Liga Portugal Betclic. On the other hand, Benfica is in third place with 25 points, three behind the green and white emblem.

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