Will Still criticizes the refereeing after Lens' defeat against OM (1-3). A controversy surrounding controversial decisions.
The RC Lensled by Will Stilllost 1-3 against theMarseille Olympic Saturday in Ligue 1. A meeting marked by growing tensions, particularly around refereeing, which sparked strong reactions from the Lensois coach.
A high-tension match
The home defeat left a bitter taste for Will Still, who did not mince his words during the press conference. The coach denounced an alleged attempt by Marseille players to put pressure on the referee during the break.
“I am told that at half-time, there was an impossible cinema in the tunnel to influence the referee,”Still said with frustration.
The coach also criticized controversial refereeing decisions that influenced the course of the match, particularly in the second half.
The controversy surrounding the disallowed goal
A key moment of the match took place in the 85th minute when Lens thought they had equalized at 2-2. However, the intervention of VAR changed the situation. A foul by Angelo Fulgini on Bilal Nadir near the Lens area was reported, canceling the equalizer. This direct free kick, transformed by Pierre-Emile Højbjerg, sealed Marseille's victory.
Still's accusations: a recurring problem
Will Still also pointed out a recurring problem in top matches, where pressure on referees plays a decisive role.
“It happens too often. As a football supporter, the referee has an important role to play. Today, it's difficult not to talk about refereeing from the moment Lens equalizes and makes it 2-2.” he concluded.
After this setback against Marseille, RC Lens must quickly remobilize. Always looking for consistency, the Sang et Or will have to show more character. With this defeat, Lens finds itself in a delicate position in the standings and will have to face equally formidable teams in the coming days.
With these accusations made by Still, refereeing in Ligue 1 is once again at the heart of the debate.
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