Pedro Henriques reviews shocking penalty awarded in Porto v Arouca | OneFootball

In the analysis of the controversial play during the match between Porto and Arouca (3-1), from the 24th round of Liga Portugal Betclic, Pedro Henriques is adamant about the decision made by the refereeing team near the end of the game and believes there was no reason for a penalty.

“Yellu Santiago did not put his leg in front of Seko Fofana’s foot when he was about to shoot. He only slightly opened his right leg to play the ball, which was available to both players. It was the player from the blues who clearly opened his left leg to prepare the shot, arriving later and even ended up kicking his own foot against the right heel of the Arouca player,” as reported in the newspaper 'A Bola'.

In his interpretation of the play at the 88th minute, he is unequivocal: “There was no trip, obstruction, kick, or shot impediment by the Arouca player; in other words, he did not commit any infraction.” Thus, he considers the technical decision to be incorrect.

Meanwhile, Sporting defeated Estoril, 3-0, this Friday, February 26th. Porto (65) is in first place. Benfica is third with 55, but with one less game.

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