Iturralde González on Moreirense v Sporting: No foul, he dived | OneFootball

Iturralde González, former international referee, considered that there was no infraction in the play of the first goal of the lions against Moreirense (3-0), at a time when the score was tied. The expert says that Cédric Teguia tried to 'dive' for a foul.

"At the beginning of the play, it seems there is a small foul on Teguia. However, in the replay, it is seen that the touch is not enough to bring him down. The ball escaped Teguia and there is not enough contact to call a foul. For me, it is a valid goal," he began to say to the newspaper 'Record'.

The expert says there was an attempt by the opposing player: "Not all contacts are fouls. Here, there is not enough contact to bring Teguia down. He loses the ball and throws himself to the ground to see if the referee calls a foul. There is nothing at all. For me, the goal is legal".

After a ball recovery, Maxi Araújo gained space on the left wing and assisted Francisco Trincão for the opening goal in the 52nd minute. Four minutes later, Geny Catamo starred in the moment of the night by scoring a true stunner. Luís Suárez closed the scoring in the 75th minute. Following a corner, he appeared free at the far post and, with a powerful shot, scored the third goal for the lions.

The green and white team will return to the field next Friday, February 27, against Estoril. The match, counting for the 24th round of the Liga Portugal Betclic, against the team led by Ian Cathro, will be played at 20:45, at the Estádio José Alvalade.

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