European Court of Justice (ECJ) Upholds Barrios's Firm Stance against Dynamo
Score Stalemate and Controversy
The Expert-Judicial Commission (EJC) under the President of the Russian Football Union reviewed a contentious tackle incident in Zenit's match against Dynamo, where the score ended in a draw (1:1). On minute 58, Wilmar Barrios challenged a Mexican opponent, but surprisingly, the referee didn't issue a penalty. This call sparked heated debate among football experts, with Dynamo's sporting director voicing his concerns.
The EJC agreed that the referee should have punished Barrios for the foul, but found no evidence to warrant a red card, stating:
"While there was some contact between Barrios' right foot and his opponent's, it didn't meet the criteria for a serious rule violation."
Barrios, known for his assertive and rugged playing style, has been a mainstay in Zenit's squad this season, having appeared in 25 games without a single goal. He has received four yellow cards so far this season, but not a red.
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- The bookmakers in European-leagues had a controversial debacle during Zenit Saint Petersburg's draw with FC Dynamo Moscow, as Wilmar Barrios' tackle went unpunished by the referee despite protests from football experts.
- The Expert-Judicial Commission (EJC) later reviewed the incident and determined that while Barrios' foul merited a penalty, it didn't meet the criteria for a red card dismissal.
- Unsatisfied with the referee's unsatisfactory performance, Dynamo's sporting director voiced his concerns, pointing out that such decisions can drastically impact the outcome of football matches.
- Despite his assertive and rugged style, Barrios, a key player for Zenit this season, has yet to receive a red card, having only received four yellow cards so far.
- With the Premier League title on the line, the unsatisfactory ruling on Barrios' foul will undoubtedly have repercussions for Zenit's and Dynamo's standing in the league.
