A splendid returned volley from Bassouamina, a perfectly placed curling shot from Zohi… And yet, it was a disallowed goal that caused the most talk at the Gabriel-Montpied stadium after the meeting between Clermont et Laval (1-1) on behalf of the 19th day of Ligue 2. While the score was still goalless, Clermontois Yadaly Diaby threw himself into a duel against Mayenne goalkeeper Mamadou Samassa and allowed Maïdine Douane to score. The goal was initially validated then refused after several minutes, Rémy Landry noting the state of Samassa's arm, clearly the victim of a spike from the crampons. Forced to leave the field, the Tango goalkeeper had to have several stitches installed and his presence against Troyes on the 20th day seems compromised.
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After the match, opinions differed on the referee's decision.
Laurent Batlles (Clermont Foot coach): “ It doesn't explain anything at all. I think he just saw the injury. This is a normal action. This is a goalkeeper who dives at the feet of a striking player. And suddenly he (Editor's note, Rémy Landry) puts boxes on everyone. And then afterwards, he changes his mind without seeing the image. It belongs to him. »
-Olivier Frapolli (Stade Lavallois coach): “ There is nothing to say. Today he (Editor's note, Mamadou Samassa) has his arm completely torn off. He's going to get stitched up. There is no intentionality. We can even imagine that with VAR; it is not provocation; he can expel the Clermont attacker, since it is also a dangerous move. Although I think he plays the ball. We must salute the courage of the referee because reversing his decision is never easy. »
Endowed with a long memory, the Clermont players (Yohann Magnin, Mons Bassouamina) did not fail to point out that it was Rémy Landry who officiated during the first day against Pau (2-2) and did not have awarded a penalty to CF63 after the serious injury of Marks Inchaud.
Source: The Mountain
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