VAR Controversy Erupts Over Uncalled Penalty for Israeli Player Revivo in Spain
Translated & summarized from N12 by baba
Israeli player Roi Revivo was denied a penalty kick for his team Elche after a VAR review in Spain. Commentators and Spanish media have heavily criticized the decision, calling it a "scandal" and "a disgrace." Reports suggest Revivo may have also contributed to the contact, negating the penalty. Revivo has a notable history of drawing penalties in his previous league.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Israeli player Roi Revivo was denied a penalty after a VAR review in a Spanish football match.
- Commentators and Spanish media have strongly criticized the uncalled penalty as a "scandal."
- The VAR review concluded that Revivo's fall did not warrant a penalty.
- Spanish reports claim Revivo also held his opponent, leading to a reciprocal foul.
- Revivo previously excelled at drawing penalties in the Israeli Premier League.
An incident involving Israeli player Roi Revivo has sparked controversy in Spain after a potential penalty kick was not awarded to his team, Elche. Revivo, the left-back for Elche, was fouled inside the penalty area by Alberto Moleiro. Despite Revivo falling after losing his balance, a lengthy VAR review ultimately determined that the incident did not warrant a penalty.
Commentators and Spanish media have heavily criticized the decision. "It's a scandal," stated commentator Alejandro Monsalvo, calling the decision "very strange." Reports from Spain suggest that Revivo also held Moleiro before falling, which was cited as a reason for the foul being deemed reciprocal and thus not a penalty. The extended VAR review itself was labeled "a disgrace."
Revivo has a history of drawing penalties, having secured seven penalty kicks in the Israeli Premier League over his last three seasons, including four last season. The incident occurred during a match in Spain, though the specific league and opponent beyond Moleiro's involvement were not detailed.
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