Jorge Coroado: clear penalty missed in Benfica vs AVS SAD clash | OneFootball

In the match between Benfica and AVS SAD (3-0), one of the most controversial moments occurred at the 66th minute, when the Reds claimed a penalty committed by Leonardo Rivas, after a shot by Sidny Cabral. The decision ended up being unanimous for Jorge Coroado, José Leirós, and Fortunado Azevedo, who believe a penalty should have been awarded to the Eagles.

For Jorge Coroado, the incident leaves no room for doubt: "Leonardo Rivas had his forearm outside the plane of his body, firm, parallel to the ground, deflecting the ball's trajectory. Undeniable penalty that was not signaled," can be read in the newspaper 'O Jogo'.

José Leirós also believes the refereeing team's decision was incorrect. The expert points out that the defender had his arm extended: "Arm out of natural position, open to intercept the ball's trajectory with the hand. Penalty not awarded, referee and VAR error."

Fortunato Azevedo shares the same view: "After the shot, the ball hits Leonardo Rivas's arm, which was not along the body, creating an unnatural and unjustifiable volume with his body movement. Incident deserving VAR analysis, which did not act."

The Reds will be back on the field next Wednesday, February 25th, against Real Madrid. The match, counting for the second leg of the playoff to access the Champions League round of 16, against the team led by Álvaro Arbeloa, will be played at 20:00, at Santiago Bernabéu.

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