A match in Julesti between Rapid and FCSB there were heated moments and fouls, reviewed on the edge of regulation by referee Horaciu Fesnic. In the first half, Adrian Mutu’s team could have remained in numerical advantage.

Fans of the Rapid Bucharest team.Photo: Inquam Photos / Stefan Constantin

Horaciu Fesnich forgave Rapidul two dismissals

Former referee Marius Avram analyzed the most controversial phases, and two fouls by fast players attracted attention.

In the 4th minute, Rezvan Onea roughed up Florinel Coman, and the referee showed only a yellow card.

“There was a psychological moment in this match. In the 4th minute, the referee showed what limits he allows. The phase looks very ugly, the player goes at speed, rushes with all his might at the opponent.

I find only one argument for Horacio Fesnich to give a yellow card, this player is not going forward. Had he shown a red card at this stage, no one would have commented, not even those in the VAR booth.

Due to the fact that the football player raised his knees during the foul, those present in the VAR room agreed with the yellow card. If he had been more aggressive from the start, I don’t think there would have been as many hard fouls during the match. I wouldn’t call it orange, but an orange that gravitates more toward red than yellow.” Marius Avram saidfor DigiSport.

Another controversial stage came in the 28th minute when Dragos Grigore stepped on Andrea Compagno, but the speedy defender only escaped with a yellow card.

“We have the following elements: it is the intention to harm the opponent, the place where he attacks the opponent with his boots, without playing the ball, endangers the integrity of the player. At this stage, a red card was issued,” Marius Avram announced.