THE Stéphane Lanois proceeded to analyze the phases of the 8th matchday of the Super League. The president of KED stated that the penalty awarded to Panathinaikos for pulling Dani Fernandez of Astera Tripoli on Karol Swinderski.
On the contrary, Stephan Lanois emphasized that the intervention of the VAR and the awarding of a penalty in favor of Panaitolikos against Kifissia, in the delays of the match, was wrong.
At the same time, the French referee did not make any reference to the penalty requested by Volos for marking Joan Sastre on Lazaros Lambrou, in the team’s defeat at the home of PAOK (3-0).
Stéphane Lanois spoke…
For the penalty in favor of Panathinaikos: “During a corner kick, at the front post the Astera defender commits a clear foul by holding his opponent’s shirt while the ball is in play. By doing this, the defender runs the risk of being awarded a penalty which we expected. If the referee cannot see the incident during the match, the VAR should step in and call him on-field review“.
For the penalty won by Panaitolikos in stoppage time: “During a cross after a corner both players try to claim the ball with a header. The Kifissia defender touches the ball with his hand/shoulder in a natural position, without extra movement and with the ball between the two players. We do not expect a penalty award in this case. Referees are reminded to make the right decision in front of the screen when called upon by VAR incorrect in on-field review”.
For Antonise’s red: “The Kifissia player tackles his opponent by claiming the ball from the side with his right foot, finding his opponent above the ankle with excessive force. He endangers the safety of his opponent and commits a serious foul. The VAR correctly called him to an on-field review for the red card.”
For the dismissal of Lyratzis: “In this case, after a long ball, the AEL Novibet player attempted a header, while the Panserraikos player tried to play the ball with his foot. With this choice, the player risks the safety of the opponent, with his leg outstretched and finding the opponent with the plugs in his face. If the referee does not show the red card, we definitely expect his intervention VAR”.