Again no foul on William Gomes: refs leave FC Porto forward exposed | OneFootball

Controversy over refereeing decisions has resurfaced following an incident involving William Gomes, who was once again brought down in front of the assistant referee without any foul being given.

The episode comes for the second game in a row and deepens the dissatisfaction surrounding the protection given to the Porto forward in physical challenges. In the footage of the moment, William Gomes is barged over near the touchline, in an action very close to the refereeing team, but play continues without interruption.

The Brazilian attacker had come on during the second half of FC Porto’s match this Saturday and once again stood out. Francesco Farioli brought on William Gomes from the bench at a stage when he also reshuffled the team with the introductions of Moffi, Martim Fernandes and Rodrigo Mora.

After the incident involving Gonçalo Inácio, in which the Porto player was struck by the Sporting centre-back with the assistant referee directly facing the play, this is another case likely to fuel the debate over refereeing criteria in clear-contact situations. For FC Porto, the repetition of this type of incident involving the same player in consecutive matches reinforces the feeling of inconsistency in the referees’ disciplinary and technical assessment.

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