Scandal! Pedro Henriques highlights clear mistake in Arouca - Benfica | OneFootball

Pedro Henriques had no doubts about José Bessa's judgment on Pavlidis's play. According to the expert, the referee of the match between Benfica and Arouca should have awarded a penalty in favor of the Eagles, due to a foul by the Arouca defender on the number 14.

"He pulled. Dahl crossed and Fontán, with his right hand on Pavlidis's right shoulder, who was in front and had gained position, grabs and pulls, causing him to fall", began Pedro Henriques, analyzing the play in question, as reported in the edition of the newspaper A Bola.

"Not only did he prevent him from contesting the ball, but he himself cleared the ball. A penalty that went uncalled in favor of Benfica", pointed out the refereeing expert, stating that both José Bessa and the VAR were wrong in handling this play favorable to the Eagles.

It is worth remembering that, besides Pedro Henriques, from the expert's point of view, the Arouca defender illegally prevented Pavlidis from contesting the cross.

It is worth remembering that Benfica secured three important points, allowing the Eagles to remain in the race for the national title. Thanks to the goals from Richard Ríos and Franjo Ivanovic, the Club of Light remains in third place, with 62 points, the same as Sporting (one game behind) and four behind Porto (66).

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