Diniz slams refereeing, questions CBF: ‘Is everyone a mug now?’ | OneFootball

The press conference of coach Fernando Diniz after the 1-1 draw with Botafogo was marked by harsh criticism of the refereeing. The Vasco manager expressed total dissatisfaction with the referee's performance. He complained about a penalty that was not awarded and, above all, the lack of consistent criteria in the decisions of referees in Brazilian football.

+ Diniz praises the most criticized sector and asserts: ‘It was Vasco's best match’

Vasco's coach complains about unawarded penalty

The main incident that sparked Diniz's outrage was a possible handball by midfielder Marlon Freitas from Botafogo inside the box. For the Vasco coach, the penalty was clear. He stated:

The coach's main criticism, however, was the difference in criteria. He compared today's incident with a penalty awarded against Vasco in a similar situation. Furthermore, he mocked the lack of standard in punishment for “time-wasting,” recalling the expulsion of Léo Jardim against Internacional. The coach declared:

Team's performance on the field is praised

Despite the frustration with the refereeing, Diniz made a point of praising his team's attitude. He noticed a change in attitude compared to recent games.

“They were fierce, supportive, closer, and more focused. Today, we just needed to win the game. (…) I was happy with the performance, but not with the result,” he analyzed, leaving the decision for the spot open for the return match.

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