Andorra, very critical of arbitration in the first leg: “There are two clear penalties”

The tie between Andorra and Ponferradina in the first leg of the final for the second climb left a strong sense of injustice to the Tricolor team. Beyond the result, the performance of Murcia referee Ojaos Valera has developed a wave of anger between players, coaching staff and recreation, especially for two rival rival actions that Andorra considers bright penalties and it is not indicated.

After the match, Coach Bee Company did not hide his discomfort. “Both are clearly punished. These are plays that can decide a tie like this,” he said at a press conference. “I told the referee, that there was silence, that when I saw them over and over again it would understand it. Everyone could go wrong, but these decisions weigh a lot,” added the Andorran Technician, who regretted that he was unable to reflect his excellence on the scoreboard.

According to his analysis, the second part was fully dominated by the local team, which pushed Ponferradina to his farm. However, that efficiency is not translated into purposes or desirable arbitration decisions. The first unmarked penalty came after a center of Martí Vilà that clearly hit Carrique’s arm inside the area. The second, which in the second half, was a collapse of Lautaro after contacting Doué after the Uruguayan striker ended.

One of the captains, Diego Alende, also showed his frustration at the end of the game: “There is no doubt to me, they are not taught and nothing can be done.” The Galician defense also criticized the referee’s standard with repeated rival guilt. “There are many tickets left without penalty, and if you see that you can continue cutting the game without the consequences, you do it. That benefits them.” During the game, the rhythm continued to interfere with the approach of the guests, something that did not correct the referee or his assistants. “When we hit more, they seek to stop the game. It’s part of football, but the referee should know when to intervene,” Alende said.

The tension also reached the bench, along with the ouster of the Carles Manso Assistant. A decision that surprised the coaching staff. “He showed a random of red. He literally said: ‘He expelled what you wanted.’

A message of trust for fans

Despite the discomfort for arbitration, Andorra maintains full ambition to achieve the promotion. “We just won Ponferrada. This is a unique opportunity and we are convinced that we will get it,” said the coach, who took the opportunity to launch a message to fans. “If there were people who could join us at El Talalín, it would be something incredible. That nothing would stay in ‘could be lost.’ We are convinced that we will fight to the end to return to professional football, “he concluded.