In a surprising turn of events, it has come to light through VAR file that the refereeing officials have unanimously concluded in their recent meeting that Osasuna’s second goal against Barcelona should have been disallowed due to a foul that occurred before the goal was scored.
Furthermore, the referee committee intends to hold discussions with VAR official Pizarro Gómez regarding this controversial decision.
The key incident unfolded in the 28th minute of the matchup when Bryan Zaragoza extended Osasuna’s lead to 2-0. The striker skillfully navigated between Jules Kounde and Sergi Dominguez before beating goalkeeper Inaki Pena and finding the back of the net.
However, before this goal there was an obvious foul, in which Pau Victor suffered an indisputable stomp on the part of Lucas Torro, which inexplicably was not sanctioned.
Even though the infraction was evident, both the field referee, Guillermo Cuadra Fernández, and the VAR referee, Gómez, chose not to intervene, leaving fans and analysts in a state of disbelief.
Pau Victor had already endured a strong tackle earlier in the first half, which also went unnoticed by the referee’s gaze. This pattern of inattention by the officiating staff has raised concerns about the consistency and effectiveness of officiating during key moments of the match.
Fernández, who was in charge of the match between Osasuna and Barcelona, along with Gómez who was monitoring the VAR, clearly overlooked the foul that led to a crucial turning point in the match, ultimately resulting in Osasuna’s decisive second goal.
This episode has sparked discussions about the reliability of refereeing in high-tension matches. The referee committee is expected to delve into this incident, especially considering the profound implications that such judgments can have on a team’s performance and the final outcome of the match.
As Barcelona contemplates this controversial moment, the vital need for justice and strict adherence to the rules in the beautiful game is underlined. The football community, including fans and players, will be closely watching how refereeing bodies plan to address this situation in the future.
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