Does the referees’ “incompetence” justify some bad VAR decisions?

FC Porto was defeated 2-1 by Gil Vicente, counts on the 22nd round of the tournament. The match was marked by two expulsions from the “Blue and Whites” and a penalty kick in favor of the “gilistas”. At the end of the meeting, Bento da Costa and Sergio Conceicao criticized the video referee [VAR]even the head of the “Dragons” demanded to “end” the video assistant referee technology.

FC Porto risks losing second place in La Liga, if SC Braga beats Vitória de Guimarães on Monday. After the defeat at home against Barcelos Logo, with a score of 2-1, Sergio Conceicao’s team added a third defeat in the national championship.

Match cases

The interventions of the video assistant referee led to a penalty kick in favor of Gil Vicente, the expulsion of Joao Mario, the player of FC Porto, and a disallowed goal for “Dragez”.

These decisions led to heavy criticism from Bento da Costa, who stated that it was only the VAR “There is and works only for some”That is why it must be eliminated.

On the other hand, Sérgio Conceição admitted that the video referee is an important tool, but it must work in all situations.

Similar bids, different standards

Duarte Gomez, an SIC commentator and former professional soccer referee, pointed this out There are many similar bids that are judged differently In various Portuguese football matches.

The commentator said that in cases of this matter, Put “a matter of consistency”mainly in bids “realistic, objective and clear to all”Where are the fans “They are just waiting for a possible decision.”

“When this happens in a protocol move, it is unacceptable and this interference, or lack of intervention, contributes to this uproar,” said Duarte Gomez, referring to the statements of the coach and president of FC Porto.

Determine the factors for the actions of the rulers

The former match official highlighted several factors that motivate the good and bad tackles of referees:

First, male technical quality of professionals, particulary “Road and Efficiency” of the same. in second place, Game sensitivity, knowledge and experience.

Finally, highlight the most important factor:

“The biggest of these is incompetence for the job which is justification for some bad decisions in quite obvious bids.”