Experts back penalty decision in Benfica v Estoril: right arm involved... | OneFootball

Jorge Coroado, José Leirós, and Fortunato Azevedo emphasized that the penalty awarded to Benfica was correctly given. In the aftermath of the victory against Estoril, by 3-1, the experts considered that there was indeed an infraction in the play that led to the first goal for the Club of Luz.

"Otamendi and the opponent were grabbing and pushing each other. Alejandro Marqués, when jumping forward, had his right arm away from his body, protecting himself from a possible collision with them, thus playing the ball. Obvious penalty," analyzed Jorge Coroado, as quoted by the newspaper O Jogo.

"Otamendi and the opponent grabbed each other simultaneously, but then Alejandro Marqués jumped over both and moved his arm to intercept the ball. Good decision by the VAR and the referee to award the penalty," clarified José Leirós.

"Otamendi and the opponent are holding each other. Then, Alejandro Marqués, while jumping, plays the ball with his arm, which was not in a natural position. Penalty correctly awarded after VAR intervention," concluded Fortunato Azevedo.

With this win, Benfica returned to victories in the league after the draw against Braga, adding three more points and closing the gap to the second-placed team, Sporting. The Eagles finished the first half of the Liga Portugal Betclic in third place, with 39 points.

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