The Pakhtakor vs. Neftchi match, part of the 21st round of the Super League, attracted considerable attention not only for the intense competition but also for the referees' decisions. Several controversial cases were noted in the competition, and their assessments caused separate discussions.
In the 23rd minute of the match, a member of the "Pakhtakor" team, in a situation where the opponent was not fighting for the ball, acted aggressively and hit the "Neftchi" player in the face with his elbow. The referee carefully reviewed the episode using VAR and made a decision based on the rules, removing the offending player from the field. This situation further strengthened the spirit of the derby.
A controversial situation was recorded again in the 45+10th minute. This time, a Neftchi player raised his hand while struggling for the ball and touched the opponent's face. Although the episode left an unfavorable impression on many, the referee ignored the foul this time and did not show a yellow card. Experts assessed this decision as incorrect.
In the 45th minute, another important incident was recorded inside the penalty area. The Neftchi defender acted too harshly against his opponent. Despite the fact that the Pakhtakor player was moving in a different direction, the opponent raised his leg and made an illegal move, which caused the player to fall. This time, the referee made the right decision based on the rules and awarded a penalty to Neftchi.
Thus, the derby remained in the fans' memory not only for the fierce struggle on the field but also for the referees' decisions. These controversial situations will undoubtedly be discussed for a long time among football fans.
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