That was too easy! Experts say Rio Ave v Porto saw an illegal goal | OneFootball

Porto defeated Rio Ave, 3-0, in the sixth round of the Liga Portugal Betclic. With this victory, the blue and whites remain in first place in the league, in isolation. However, the first goal scored by Francesco Farioli’s team was illegal.

"Alan Varela, apparently ahead (and with no lines to prove otherwise), was between the ball and Miszta, impacting the goalkeeper’s ability to see the ball when Rosario headed it in for the goal. Illegal," said the refereeing expert to the newspaper Record.

Marco Ferreira shares the same opinion, pointing out a mistake by referee Anzhony Rodrigues and the respective VAR: "Rosario heads in for a goal in a play where Alan Varela, in an offside position, takes an active part in the play, impacting the goalkeeper’s vision as he is close and in line with the ball. Poorly validated goal. Offside not called."

With Jorge Faustino and Marco Ferreira in agreement, it is clear that the match referee and the team responsible for VAR turned a blind eye to the incident. Porto took the lead as early as the 4th minute and increased their advantage in the 13th minute through Samu, with Gabri Veiga setting the final score at 3-0 in the 52nd minute.

Sporting will be back on the pitch next Monday, September 22, against Moreirense, in a match for the sixth round of the Liga Portugal Betclic. The match against the team led by Vasco Botelho da Costa is scheduled to kick off at 8:15 p.m. at Estádio José Alvalade and Rui Borges will have a surprise.

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