Was Benfica v Moreirense missing a penalty? Experts: dangerous challenge | OneFootball

Last Saturday’s match, April 25, between Benfica and Moreirense ended in a 4-1 thrashing by the Eagles, but it included a few incidents that raised some doubt. According to Marco Ferreira and Jorge Faustino, there were situations in which the analysis of Iancu Vasilica, the match referee, was not the best.

"Travassos, late in his attempt to play the ball, ended up stepping with some force on Bah’s foot in a careless challenge that went unpunished from a disciplinary standpoint: a yellow card should have been shown", noted Jorge Faustino, analyzing the incident in which the Canons player, on loan from Sporting, was involved.

"Otamendi falls in the box after feeling normal contact on his back. The player was moving backward when he felt the opponent’s arm. No infringement. Good decision". Marco Ferreira, meanwhile, believes there was no penalty to be awarded following the play involving Benfica’s captain.

Jorge Faustino had the same reading of the incident that took place in the 66th minute: "Schjelderup goes down with Alonso, with the Moreirense player touching the ball and not appearing to have committed any infringement. No reason for a penalty kick. Good decision".

the forward was behind the line of the ball at the moment of his teammate’s pass. Good decision", explained Marco Ferreira regarding the move that resulted in Benfica’s fourth goal, already in stoppage time.

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