VAR controversy in Portugal: clear penalty for handball not given
Boavista's trip to Tondela last Friday was marred by a controversial moment which ended up in nothing and which allowed the home side to win by one goal.
With Tondela in front after an own goal by Sparagna, in the 69th minute came the moment of controversy.
The ball was sent into the box for Mateus, but David Bruno got there first and tried to head towards his goalkeeper. However, the images show that the ball hit his left arm and not his head.
The Boavista player did not hesistate in protesting to the referee and claimed a penalty along with his teammates.
Shortly afterwards, the referee was called over to the pitchside monitor by the VAR, but despite seeing the images, the referee decided that it was not a handball by Bruno and ordered play on. The Boavista players, unsurprisingly, were incredulous.