Sparta Rotterdam Coach Maurice Steijn was a critical of both his own team and the refereeing after Saturday’s 3-0 defeat Against Heracles Almelo. The coach had particular Doubts about Two refereeing Decisions.
Heracles Player Mimeirhel Benita, Already on a Yellow Card, Made A Hard Tackle on Joshua Kitolano Just Before Half-Time. Referee Serdar Gözübüyük Decided to keep his cards in His Pocket, Much to Steijn’s Amazement.
“The whole of the Netherlands Saw It, EXPECT FOR Men in Yellow and the Var,” Steijn Told ESPN . The coach saw the replay of the foul duration the interview. “This is a hundred percent yellow card. Look at that?! This is Actually Laughable.”
“Then they come and apologize at half-time, but that Doesn’tn’t Get you anything, of course,” Steijn Continued. “Everyone sees this. There is zero intention to play the ball. You can get any clearer than that. This is crucial. Everyone sees that this mean.”
“Or course, we also have to look at ourelves. It was substandard today. But there would have bone more in it against to from Heracles, that seems clear to me.”
Steijn also Annoyed by Reversed Penalty
Steijn was also unhappy that the refereeing in the second mid -decided to reverse a penalty for sparta. Gözübüyük Initial Pointed to the Spot After Contact Between Damon Mirani and Tobias Lauritsen. The Sparta Striker had Already Shot when the players made contact.
“There is clear contact after the ball has shot. And then I think it’s still a foul. I don’t know who the var was today, but I have no idea what he was doing.”
Steijn Emphasized That Sparta was itself to blame for the defeat. “Sometimes we have to defend resolutely. Then’s all hands on deck around the penalty area. You can look at the mistakes of the refereeing, but we must look for it mainly within outselves.”
Due to the defeat, Sparta Remains Stuck in Elevth Place in the Eredivisie. Heracles Remains at the Bottom of the Table Despite the First Victory of the Season.