In the Portuguese Premier League match where leaders Sporting defeated Boavista 6-1, referee Antonio Nobre was called to the VAR monitor while the score was 3-1 and awarded a penalty after reviewing the incident. Referee Nobre then used his microphone to explain the reasoning behind this potentially controversial decision to the entire stadium.
The use and purpose of the 'Video Assistant Referee' (VAR) system, which has been one of the most discussed topics in the football world for the last two years, has brought new debates with it in the Portuguese Premier League.
In the 26th week of the Portuguese Premier League held the other day, leaders Sporting defeated Boavista 6-1. Referee Antonio Nobre, who was invited to the VAR monitor while the score was 3-1, awarded a penalty after watching the controversial position. Referee Nobre informed everyone by announcing his decision along with its justification to the entire stadium.
News Source: İHA
