Controversial No-Call in Match as Brazilian Forward Claims Penalty

Incident Description

With a scoreline of 2-1 in their favor, a Brazilian player navigated past two defenders on his approach to the penalty box. Once within the area, he fell to the ground after feeling contact from defender Tenaglia. The defender seemed to hinder the forward’s movement, leading many to believe it was an obvious foul deserving of a penalty kick.

Referee’s Decision

Despite the apparent infraction, match referee Victor García Verdura did not award a penalty. Additionally, he did not receive any notification from the Video Assistant Referee (VAR), where Pablo González Fuertes was overseeing the situation, resulting in the incident being left unaddressed.

Post-Match Reactions

After being substituted, the Brazilian player had a brief conversation with Xabi, who expressed his belief that a penalty should have been given. The player replied, “He didn’t call it because it was me, a clear penalty.” This interaction was recorded by cameras from Movistar.

Summary

The lack of a penalty call remains a talking point following the match, highlighting ongoing discussions about officiating and VAR’s involvement in crucial decisions.