The head coach of the America national team, Mauricio Pochettino, criticized the referee's performance in the CONCACAF Gold Cup final match. This was reported by Euro-football.ru.
The match between the USA and Mexico ended with a score of 1:2. Pochettino raised a question about a situation where a penalty kick was not awarded to his team.
He said: if such a situation occurred in the opposite half of the field, in another penalty area, a penalty would definitely be awarded. Watching this situation, I feel uncomfortable; it is truly embarrassing, Pochettino told ESPN.
This victory was the thirteenth championship in the history of the Mexico national team. The USA team has seven victories in its history, while Costa Rica has won the championship three times.
During the game, there were many debates regarding the referee's decisions, and Pochettino clearly expressed his opinion on this matter. He emphasized the importance of the referee being fair and impartial.
In competitions of this nature, decisive decisions hold great significance for the teams. Therefore, it is essential for referees to approach their work seriously and make fair decisions.
The results of the competition and the teams' opportunities are closely related to the role of the referees in the game.
