Matarazzo questions handball penalty in Atlético Madrid win over Real Sociedad | OneFootball

Pellegrino Matarazzo questioned the handball penalty awarded against Job Ochieng as Atlético Madrid beat Real Sociedad. According to Diario Vasco, he argued it was not a clear decision.

He accepted the ball struck Ochieng's hand, yet said intent was not evident. He also cited a Guedes penalty not given against Celta and Jon Martín’s red card at Elche.

Matarazzo praised his team’s control and chance creation over the first 70 minutes, but rued a shortage of cutting edge despite long spells of possession.

Goalkeeper Remiro did not view it as a penalty, citing a deflection before the contact with Ochieng’s arm, and felt the scoreline was harsh after their display up to the spot-kick.

Remiro rejected criticism of the final pass, saying the forwards are talented and that if they keep this level they will move upwards. He added he feels fine and is focused on the day to day.

Diego Simeone was satisfied with the win, while stressing Atlético are still building. He noted two chances each in the first half, then little danger after the interval until a Jonathan effort and the penalty, a scrappy passage that benefited his side. He said his three second-half changes were aimed at strengthening midfield and that plan came off.

Grimaldo, scorer of the first goal for Atlético, said they came off two defeats and needed this result before their next two home games.

Source: Diario Vasco

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