Former football referee Igor Yegorov commented on Anton Zabolotniy's direct red card for a serious foul during the match against Kaliningrad's Baltika team. This was reported by Euro-football.ru.
He shared his thoughts with the Legalbet website. According to Yegorov, such situations can be significantly alarming.
The most important task required from referees is to protect the players. If the rules stipulate at least a three-match suspension for such a foul, then the penalty is appropriate and fair.
It has been revealed that Zabolotniy was sent off in the 11th minute of the match. In the second half, the Spartak team lost another forward – Markin’os.
As a result, the red-and-white team finished the match with nine players and conceded three unanswered goals from the team led by Andrey Talalaev. This situation significantly reduced the team's chances in the game and prevented them from securing a victory.
The strict decisions of referees have once again confirmed their crucial importance in ensuring the fair conduct of football matches.
