Controversy in Dortmund Following Draw

Injustice Felt Post-Match

Frustration was palpable in Dortmund as the game reached its conclusion. Following a challenge by Castello Lukeba on Karim Adeyemi, BVB was clamoring for a penalty, yet the referee’s whistle remained silent. To add to the disappointment, VAR chose not to intervene in the situation.

Focus Shifted to Penalty Debate

Consequently, instead of celebrating the late equalizer in the 2-2 match, attention was directed towards the contentious penalty incident. According to reports from ‘Sport1’, Julian Ryerson reportedly shouted towards referee Benjamin Brand in the tunnel, demanding accountability. The DFB is also set to investigate the actions of the BVB defender.

Referee’s Rationale

In defense of his call, the referee explained to ‘Sport1’: “Adeyemi only moved to the left and positioned his left leg in the path. For me, that does not constitute a foul, nor a penalty.”

Diverging Views on the Incident

The Dortmund players disagreed with this assessment, and coach Niko Kovač expressed his desire for VAR involvement in the decision-making process.

Attempted Dialogue

Interestingly, it has been reported that Ryerson attempted to approach Brand for a discussion, which the referee declined.