Was this Interference call correct? Posted on January 10, 2024 at 05:25:57 PM by jatna77
At the end of today's Wednesday matinee at Dania, there was an interference call, where Benetrix ran into the back of Zugaitz.
Here is a timestamped link that should go right to it: https://youtu.be/z_MVYVo0wdE?t=15061
I am not sure that this is actually interference. It looks to me like Benetrix is incorrectly heading straight towards Zugaitz's back, then changes to a more correct course, towards where the ball is actually going, but the correction is too late and he sort of slips/trips/gets tangled in Zugaitz's leg.
I just re-watched it again at half speed and I do think that Benetrix initially took an incorrect course- which put him behind Zugaitz when he should have been able to go in front.
This is not to slander Benetrix's good name. He is a great player in my opinion and it was amazing that he got over at all, given he was on his knees to start with.
Obviously, it is a moot point and judges' calls are final, correct or not. However, I would be interested to hear your opinion on the call, if you have one. Replies:
