Referee committee agrees Osasuna’s second goal vs Barcelona was a foul on Pau Victor

In a surprising development, recent reports from Archivo VAR indicate that referees have unanimously agreed during their meeting that Osasuna’s second goal against Barcelona should have been disallowed due to a foul that occurred before the goal was scored. 

Furthermore, the outlet mentions that the referees’ committee plans to have discussions with VAR official Pizarro Gomez regarding this decision.

The incident took place in the 28th minute of the match when Bryan Zaragoza managed to increase Osasuna’s lead to 2-0. He moved past Jules Kounde and Sergi Domínguez before dribbling around goalkeeper Inaki Pena to slot the ball into the net. 

However, prior to this goal, a significant foul was committed. Pau Victor experienced a harsh and undeniable stomp from Lucas Torro, which went unpunished. 

Despite the clear infringement, neither the on-field referee, Guillermo Cuadra Fernandez, nor the VAR referee Gopmez chose to take action, leaving many baffled.

Was indeed a foul

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The Barcelona forward had already been the target of a tough tackle earlier in the first half, but the referee failed to call a foul on that occasion as well. 

The lack of intervention from the officiating team during such critical moments has raised questions among fans and analysts alike. Fernandez, who officiated the Osasuna-Barcelona match, along with Gomez overseeing VAR, overlooked the foul. 

This decision proved crucial, as it directly led to the second goal for Osasuna. The incident has stirred discussions about the consistency and accuracy of officiating in crucial matches. 

The referees’ committee will likely scrutinise this matter further, especially given the significant impact such decisions can have on a team’s performance and the overall outcome of the match. 

As Barcelona reflect on this controversial moment, it highlights the importance of ensuring fair play and adherence to the rules in football. Fans and players alike will be watching closely to see how the refereeing authorities address this situation moving forward.