Pedro Henriques reviews Zaidu and Travassos clash in Porto v Moreirense | OneFootball

The arbitration by Carlos Macedo in the match between Porto and Moreirense, on the 26th round of the Primeira Liga, was analyzed by Pedro Henriques, who pointed out a significant disciplinary error during the game. The former referee highlighted a controversial incident between Zaidu and Diogo Travassos, which, in his opinion, should have resulted in a sending-off.

The moment occurred at the 58th minute, when the Dragons' defender made a harsh tackle on the player loaned by Sporting. In the newspaper 'A Bola', the expert wrote that it was an action fitting the definition of a gross foul as outlined in the laws of the game: “Law 12 (fouls and misconduct), page 118, defines a gross foul punishable with a red card as ‘a tackle that endangers the physical integrity of an opponent or involves the use of excessive force or brutality’.”

In the former referee's analysis, the defender's tackle clearly fits this criterion: “Here, with the ball at a playable distance, Zaidu stretches his right leg and, with the sole and studs, hits squarely, stepping on the area above Travassos' left ankle. He enters with impetuosity, speed, and some malice, using excessive force and clearly jeopardizing the safety and physical integrity of the opponent.”

“The referee only shows a yellow card, viewing the action as negligent, but the successive replays clearly indicate it was a gross foul, requiring VAR intervention.”

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