Controversy Erupts Over Uncalled Penalty for Israeli Player Roi Rebibo
Translated & summarized from Sport5 by baba
Israeli player Roi Rebibo was denied a penalty after being fouled in the box for his team Elche, sparking controversy in Spain. Despite a lengthy VAR review, the referee ruled it was not a penalty, a decision widely criticized as a "scandal" and a "disgrace." Rebibo has a notable history of drawing penalties in his previous league.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Elche left-back Roi Rebibo was denied a penalty after being fouled in the box.
- A lengthy VAR review ultimately upheld the referee's decision not to award a penalty.
- Commentators and Spanish media have heavily criticized the decision, calling it a "scandal" and a "disgrace."
- Reports suggest Rebibo may have also held his opponent, leading to the non-call.
- Rebibo previously drew seven penalties in the Israeli Premier League over three seasons.
A controversial decision not to award a penalty to Elche left-back Roi Rebibo has sparked outrage in Spain. Rebibo was brought down in the box by Alberto Moleiro, but after an extensive VAR review, the referee determined it was not a foul.
Rebibo lost his balance and fell, and the VAR system initially prompted the referee to review the play. However, the final decision was to uphold the original call, much to the dismay of commentators and observers.
Commentator Alejandro Monsalves described the situation as a "scandal" and a "very strange decision." Reports from Spain suggest that Rebibo also held Moleiro before falling, which was cited as a reason for the non-call, implying a mutual action rather than a clear foul.
The lengthy VAR review itself was also criticized, with one commentator calling it a "disgrace." Rebibo has a history of drawing penalties, having won seven in the Israeli Premier League over his last three seasons, including four last season.
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