Tug in box, VAR called but nothing given: Porto B feel robbed again | OneFootball

Arbitration returned to the center of discussion in an FC Porto B game, after an incident in the area prompted VAR intervention and review on the monitor by Bruno Costa.

In the moment in question, a Porto player was stopped with a pull that generated strong protests. Called to review the images, the referee maintained the initial decision and understood that the infraction was not enough to award a penalty.

The referee, called by the VAR, went to review the play and stated that the hold “was not enough” to be a penalty. In other words, he admitted there was a foul, but apparently, it was not sufficient.

The decision provoked controversy and is likely to fuel new debate around arbitration criteria and the use of the video assistant referee. At stake is a play that, from the images, appears as evident contact, leading many to consider that FC Porto was disadvantaged.

In a match where every detail can be decisive, the non-awarding of the penalty had a direct impact on the outcome and reinforced the feeling of injustice on the Porto side.

The episode promises to continue to be talked about, especially due to the expectation created with the referee going to the screen. When there is a review, a clear correction of a possible error is expected, but this time the arbitration team's understanding was different.

For FC Porto B, there is a feeling that an important decision was missed in a crucial play of the match, especially since the result ended in a draw.

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