Previous FIFA referee voices disapproval towards the annulment of Krasnodar's goal during their contest against Orenburg
Controversial Goal Disallowance in RPL Match Sparks Debate
In a contentious turn of events during the Russian Premier League (RPL) match between Krasnodar and Orenburg, a goal scored by Batshuya was disallowed due to offside, sparking a debate over refereeing decisions and their impact on the game.
According to former FIFA judge Sergei Lapochkin, the decision to disallow the goal was subjective and contrary to current rules. He suggests that the referee's decision to disallow the goal involved a subjective interpretation rather than a clear rules violation.
The incident in question occurred in the 19th minute of the game. Batshuya scored against the hosts, but the goal was disallowed due to an offside by a Krasnodar player. The Colombian player, Cordoba, was above the ball and not attempting to engage, but was still positioned offside.
Lapochkin stresses that such situations should not lead to disallowed goals according to current rules. He believes the referee crew erred in interpreting the incident, and that such errors can have a significant impact on the outcome of close matches like the one between Krasnodar and Orenburg, which ended in a narrow 1-0 win for Krasnodar.
Despite the controversy, no official statement from the RPL or refereeing bodies giving specifics on the disallowed goal or the reasoning behind it has been presented in the results.
Meanwhile, PSG is not commenting on Safonov's future amid Zabarnyi transfer. The future of RPL referees remains a topic of discussion, with calls for greater consistency and adherence to the rules growing louder.
As the season progresses, it remains to be seen how the RPL will address these concerns and ensure fair play for all teams. The disallowed goal incident serves as a reminder of the importance of accurate refereeing decisions in high-stakes matches and the ongoing challenges in maintaining consistency in the RPL.
Bookmakers across European-leagues, including the Premier League, are closely monitoring the controversies surrounding refereeing decisions in the Russian Premier League (RPL). The subjective and seemingly contrary-to-rules decision to disallow Batshuya's goal in the Krasnodar vs Orenburg match has sparked debate about the need for greater consistency and adherence among RPL referees.
