A refereeing expert explained that the play against Giakoumakis should have been called in Cruz Azul’s favor: either with a penalty or a red card for the Charlotte defender.
Updated on 01/08/2024 – 07:25hs CST
© IMAGO/Icon SportswireGiorgos Giakoumakis fue derribado.
Cruz Azul could barely add one point in its long-awaited debut in the Leagues Cup, after falling on penalties this Wednesday night against Charlotte FC. However, The duel was not without controversy which could have given the cement workers the victory in regular time.
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And there was a play that should have been marked in favor of La Máquina, either with a possible penalty or even with a red card. This, after in the second half Giorgos Giakoumakis was knocked down by Adilson Follows when he escaped alone to the area.
The Charlotte defender held the Greek striker, first outside the area and finally inside it.where the player finally fell Blue Cross. Nevertheless, The referee omitted the action and the VAR did not call it either. This way not
It was either a penalty in favor of Cruz Azul or a red card
This was explained by Eduardo Galvan Basulto, who served as referee of the Liga MX. The now Hi Sports analyst assured thatand the play should have been marked as a penalty or, if the foul is determined to have occurred outside the area, as a red card as it was a clear goal-scoring opportunity.
“Penalty kick not sanctioned in favor of Cruz Azul for holding an opponent inside the penalty area (continuous foul). If the VAR had another reading indicating that The hold ended outside the area, a red card had to be issued for a clear goal-scoring opportunity“, he explained.
