“There is frustration on the second goal (from Lionel Messi) because Marquinhos is offside and hinders the goalkeeper (Maxime Dupé), said Philippe Montanier at a press conference. I don’t know the refereeing rules well but I played in goal for 30 years, I know it’s complicated when you put players in the line. »
“Watching the video after the game, it’s obvious. I don’t see why it wasn’t checked (by the VAR). »
Anthony Rouault, Toulouse defender.
The Toulouse coach was referring to the position of the Parisian defender who, on Messi’s strike, bent down at the last moment to let the ball pass and, in fact, masked Maxime Dupé (58th). However, at this precise moment, the captain of PSG was a good meter behind the defense of Téfécé. “At the time, I had not seen him, admitted defender Anthony Rouault afterwards. But watching the video after the game, it’s obvious. I don’t see why it hasn’t been checked. (by the VAR). Then I don’t know what happened. By telling you that this goal should not have been awarded, it’s a shame. »
Brecht Dejaegere also did not pay attention to Marquinhos’ position on the action in question. This is the reason why the Toulouse captain did not complain to the referee, Mr. Dechepy. Aware that the score could have been different, if another decision had been made, he nevertheless remained fatalistic: “You always know here that you’re never going to get a present. »
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