Expert: António Silva gave away clear penalty, Benfica moans silenced | OneFootball

Jorge Coroado analyzed Gustavo Correia's performance in the Benfica - Casa Pia match, part of the 11th round of Liga Portugal Betclic. Despite the many criticisms from the Luz club in recent days, the former referee had no doubts that António Silva committed a penalty, and also mentioned that another penalty for Casa Pia was missed in the first half.

The first controversial incident occurred in the 32nd minute, with Casa Pia complaining about a penalty not given for a foul on Cassiano: "António Silva, an expert in the matter, grabbed Cassiano, still outside the box, and pulled him, letting go of him inside the area. Penalty not awarded," he wrote in the newspaper 'O Jogo'.

In the 62nd minute, Casa Pia was actually awarded a penalty after the referee and VAR determined that the Portuguese international defender played the ball with his arm. Jorge Coroado considered the decision by the refereeing team led by Gustavo Correia to be correct.

"After hitting António Silva's abdomen, the ball bounced onto his left arm, outside the body line, which he held firm and stopped the ball's trajectory (it remained at his mercy). Clear penalty," wrote the refereeing expert, who also spoke about an error that harmed the Alvalade club against Santa Clara.

At this moment, Sporting, led by Rui Borges, occupies second place in the standings with 28 points. Meanwhile, Porto (31) is in first place in Liga Portugal Betclic. On the other hand, Benfica is in third place with 25 points, three behind the green and white emblem.

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