Ferreira and Faustino end Benfica–Famalicão controversy | OneFootball

Jorge Faustino and Marco Ferreira consider that the decision by the refereeing team to award a penalty for the foul on Nicolás Otamendi was correct. In statements to the newspaper Record, both experts applaud the intervention of VAR, which alerted André Narciso.

Regarding the crucial play, Jorge Faustino was very clear in his technical analysis: "De Haas, who initially had his arms open in a natural position to head the ball, made a final, abrupt, and unnecessary movement, hitting Otamendi on the head with his elbow. Penalty.”

Marco Ferreira shared the same opinion regarding the maximum penalty in Benfica – Famalicão. “An incident in the Famalicão area with Justin De Haas jumping to head the ball, opening and moving his arm backwards, negligently hitting Otamendi. Penalty correctly awarded after VAR intervention, and a well-shown yellow card.”

This assessment by Jorge Faustino and Marco Ferreira is in line with that of Pedro Henriques regarding Benfica – Famalicão. The former referee previously stated: “Correct decision to award the corresponding maximum penalty.” All three commentators are in agreement regarding the infraction committed by De Haas.

After this match, the attention of the Clube da Luz now turns to the next fixture in the Liga Portugal Betclic. On Sunday, December 28, the squad travels to Minho to face Braga. The kick-off is scheduled for 6:00 p.m., in a demanding test of Mourinho’s team’s good form.

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