The live discussions surrounding a situation that occurred during the dramatic second leg of the UEFA Champions League semi-final between “Inter” and “Barcelona” have not yet ceased. Although the Milanese equalized the score to 3:3 in the 93rd minute of the match, debates arose regarding the legality of this goal. Today, former referee Pavel Fernandes provided a clear assessment of this controversy.
In his statement, Fernandes emphasized that there was no rule violation in Denzel Dumfries' actions before Francesco Acerbi's equalizing goal.
This situation added even more intensity to an already fierce match. The goal scored by “Inter” became a turning point in the match and led the Italians to the final.
Fernandes' explanation can be seen as putting an end to a situation that has been widely discussed among the media and fans in recent days. While some experts assessed Dumfris' action as a foul, the FIFA-licensed referee found no grounds for such an interpretation.
Now, “Barcelona” must acknowledge its mistakes without using this situation as an excuse and draw serious conclusions for the upcoming season. “Inter,” on the other hand, once again proved that it undoubtedly deserves to be in the final in light of the clarity of the decisive goal.
This debate further demonstrated that a referee's qualified and neutral decision remains a decisive factor in determining the outcome of every situation in the game.
