This fourth day of Ligue 1 kicks off with a refereeing controversy and the resounding goal of a returning player.
Just ten minutes into the Marseille-Lorient match at the Vélodrome, Marseille defender Murillo won a penalty, which Mason Greenwood calmly converted (1-0).
Here’s where the problem lies: the referee applied a double punishment that seems to be a thing of the past. In addition to conceding the penalty, Lorient defender Darlin Yongwa was shown a straight red card. The silence from VAR raises questions.
The Refereeing Directorate will no doubt have to comment on this decision by the man with the whistle, Thomas Léonard, in the coming days.
About ten minutes after this controversial refereeing decision, last-minute summer signing Benjamin Pavard scored a header to make it 2-0 (20th minute). A perfect way to celebrate his debut in his new colors, in front of his new fans.
In your opinion, did Les Merlus deserve this double punishment in the tenth minute of play?
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