Iturralde González: Crucial error in Rio Ave v Benfica, foul given | OneFootball

Iturralde González admitted that a penalty was missed. While analyzing the incidents that marked the match between Benfica and Rio Ave, where the Eagles won 2-0, the former Spanish referee revealed that an infraction in the area of the visitors was not called, due to a foul on Leandro Barreiro.

"In my opinion, a penalty for Benfica was not awarded", the former international Spanish referee began by saying, in statements to the newspaper Record, where he was invited to analyze the incidents that happened in Vila do Conde, between the Eagles and Rio Ave.

"The defender falls on the pitch and, with his left arm, brings down his opponent, who had a good opportunity to follow up on his teammate's cross and finish. It was a foul", added Iturralde González, admitting that there was an error by the refereeing team.

"Here the VAR did a great job, assisting the referee in the decision. The defender touches with his hand because he falls on the pitch. Did the ball touch his hand? Clearly. But there is no foul, as he had to support himself. Very well reversed", he stated, analyzing the incident involving Amar Dedic.

"There is absolutely nothing in this incident. It is a ball dispute and the Rio Ave player is the one doing everything to simulate a foul on himself. The Benfica defender does not bring him down at any moment. There is nothing there,” concluded Iturralde González, exonerating Samuel Dahl.

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