Rewritten Title: Expert Analysis Confirms Correct Penalty Call in Persepolis vs. Gol Gohar Match
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A recent Persian Gulf Pro League match between Persepolis and Gol Gohar has been the subject of intense debate, centering on several key refereeing decisions. A panel of top refereeing experts has now weighed in, providing a definitive analysis that clarifies the controversial moments.
The 75th-Minute Penalty: A Unanimous Endorsement
The most significant incident occurred in the 75th minute when Persepolis forward Isa Alishah was brought down in the box by Gol Gohar’s goalkeeper, Farzin Grousi.
A review by multiple refereeing analysts concluded that the call was unequivocally correct. The consensus was that Alishah made contact with the ball first, and the goalkeeper’s subsequent challenge, which resulted in the forward being tripped, was a clear act of careless play.
- Mohammad Hossein Torabian stated the referee, Koupal Nazemi, was in an excellent position and correctly awarded the penalty after the goalkeeper made contact with the striker’s leg.
- Hossein Asgari described it as an “obvious penalty,” noting the goalkeeper’s mistimed exit led to the foul.
- Saeed Alinejadian and others concurred, emphasizing that the goalkeeper’s miscalculation and careless action warranted the penalty decision, which was deemed fully accurate.
The Stoppage-Time Incident: No Foul Play
In the dying moments of the match, a second incident involving a challenge on Persepolis’s Taktri sparked appeals for another penalty. However, expert analysis supported the referee’s decision to allow play to continue.
Upon detailed, frame-by-frame review, the experts determined that the defender made contact with the ball first. Any subsequent collision with the attacker was judged to be a natural consequence of the high-speed play and not a foul.
- Saeed Alinejadian explained that while it may have looked like a foul at first glance, a closer look shows the defender tipped the ball away before any contact.
- Tourj Ghordvardi noted the attacker essentially kicked the defender’s leg while attempting a shot.
- Mehdi Ghalighadr concluded the defender’s action was a legitimate attempt to play the ball, and the referee’s decision was correct.
Conclusion: Upholding Officiating Integrity
The comprehensive analysis by the panel of refereeing experts has brought clarity to the match’s key moments. Their findings confirm that the officiating, particularly the decisive penalty call, was conducted with precision and adherence to the rules, validating the integrity of the match’s outcome.