Sergey Lebedev announced plans to file an official complaint about refereeing

After the Matchday 5 clash of the Pro League between Olimpik and FarDU (2:1), visiting team head coach Sergey Lebedev spoke at the press conference, criticizing not only the game but also the refereeing decisions.

“Good game, but referees affected the result”

“Today’s match was very interesting and intense. My players fought until the last minutes. But unfortunately, there are serious questions about the refereeing. I was completely dissatisfied with the referees’ decisions.

In the first half, we scored a goal after a corner, and I believe it was totally legitimate, but it was disallowed. I didn’t see any foul in that episode.

Also, in Olimpik’s first goal, there was an offside. Sadly, such decisions overshadow the hard work of the team.”

“No blame for the players, only for the referees”

“I have no complaints about my players. They tried to do their job.

One of our players was fouled in a one-on-one duel, but the referee didn’t whistle. The game continued. Such decisions affect not only the team’s morale but also the flow of the match.

That’s why we will officially file a complaint against the refereeing. I believe it is necessary to restore justice in football.”

“It’s not about the red card, it’s about character”

“Some might think we started attacking only after the second goal and the red card. But we had already created several chances before that.

The red card came late in the match. Even before that, the team was playing actively.

In the final minutes, we had nothing to lose. That’s why everyone moved forward, more players joined the attack, and only two defenders stayed back. This shows the team’s hunger to win.”

In conclusion...

Despite controversial refereeing decisions, FarDU fought until the end. The honest and firm statements by Sergey Lebedev once again highlighted the importance of fairness and team spirit in football.

What do you think — how much do referee errors affect football outcomes?

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