The controversy surrounding the refereeing of the match between Lyon and Monaco has sparked outrage in Lyon. The referee, Fredy Fautrel, admitted that three goals scored by Monaco were tainted by offside, which has caused a stir in the football community.
In an interview with France Football, Fautrel confessed to the errors made by the refereeing team, acknowledging that the decisions had a significant impact on the outcome of the match. He expressed regret over the mistakes and acknowledged the frustration of Lyon players and officials.
Fautrel explained that the errors stemmed from the difficulty in judging offside situations accurately, particularly when there is a small margin of error in the positioning of players. He emphasized that the use of video technology was not up for debate in this match and expressed disappointment over the situation.
The admission of officiating mistakes has left the refereeing team dejected, with Lyon players and officials feeling aggrieved by the outcome of the match. Despite the controversy, Fautrel expressed gratitude to Lyon president Jean-Michel Aulas for his understanding of the challenging nature of refereeing decisions.
