Betic Llorente’s hand is unquestionable

There is still much talk about the maximum penalty in the Sevilla – Betis derby by Sánchez Pijuan which ended up giving the team Garcia Pimienta.

Action that occurred afterwards a header from Agoumé which ends up hitting the Llorente’s arm. The Valencian international referee immediately Martínez Munuera He pointed to the penalty area when he understood that the Betic defender had his arm in an unnatural position.

An action that, in accordance with the VAR protocol, was reviewed in the VOR room of Las Rozas where it was Valentin Pizarro. Check that, after one minute and talk to the field referee, reaffirming Martínez Munuera’s decision.

There is only a review if the VOR considers possible referee error

A decision which, according to sources consulted by the MD, does not admit of doubt due to the prevailing International Board rule and arbitration circular. This is an unnatural arm position for Llorente. The circular says the following about it: “Player who occupies a larger space with his arm/hand, takes a risk and, as a result, intercepts an opponent’s pass, a shot on goal, etc.

This type of situation covers cases where:

– The hand or arm is clearly separated and away from the body.

– The hand or arm is clearly extended above the shoulder.”

It is precisely the current wording of the standard that explains that Martínez Munuera did not go to the monitor to review the action as needed Manuel Pellegrini at the end of the meeting.

As the current rule is clear and the VAR review reinforces the decision of the on-field referee; No need to go to the monitor to check. These types of situations occur when the VAR referee considers that there may be an error in the decision made by the main referee and in the four protocol cases: goal, penalty, red card or mistaken identity.

Since both agree on the interpretation of the action, the field referee does not need to go to the monitor to review the action.