Iturralde González: Crucial error in Rio Ave-Benfica, brings down rival | OneFootball

Iturralde González acknowledged that a penalty was missed. While analyzing the incidents that marked the match between Benfica and Rio Ave, where the Eagles won 2-0, the former Spanish referee revealed that a foul in the Vilacondenses' area, due to an infringement on Leandro Barreiro, went uncalled.

"In my opinion, a penalty in favor of Benfica was missed", the former international Spanish referee began by saying to the Record newspaper, where he was invited to analyze the incidents that occurred in Vila do Conde, between the Eagles and Rio Ave.

"The defender falls on the pitch and, with his left arm, brings down his opponent, who had a good opportunity to follow up on his teammate's cross and finish. It was a foul", added Iturralde González, admitting there was an error on the part of the refereeing team.

"Here the VAR did an excellent job, assisting the referee in the decision. The defender touches with his hand because he falls on the pitch. Did the ball touch his hand? Clearly. But there is no foul, as he needed to support himself. Very well reversed", he continued, analyzing the incident involving Amar Dedic.

"There is absolutely nothing in this incident. It's a ball dispute and the Rio Ave player does everything to simulate a foul on himself. The Benfica defender does not bring him down at any moment. There is nothing there,” concluded Iturralde González, exonerating Samuel Dahl.

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