CTA Admits Serious VAR Error in Girona vs. Sevilla Clash, Raising Integrity Concerns
The Spanish refereeing body admits a major VAR oversight during Girona vs. Sevilla, sparking criticism and doubts about officiating standards.
- • CTA admitted a 'serious error' regarding a non-penalized foul during Girona vs. Sevilla.
- • The foul by Echeverri on Koundé was clear but went unpunished by referee Soto Grado and VAR official David Gálvez Rascón.
- • Critics question the competence of referees and the integrity of the CTA.
- • Concerns arise over the recent CTA restructuring by RFEF possibly overlooking current officiating failings.
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The Technical Committee of Referees (CTA) acknowledged a 'serious error' regarding the VAR's failure to intervene during a La Liga match between Girona and Sevilla. The incident involved a clear foul by Girona's Echeverri on Sevilla's Koundé, which went unpunished by on-field referee Soto Grado and despite VAR official David Gálvez Rascón having the opportunity to act.
Analyses criticize the referees' competence and the decision-making process within the CTA, suggesting the oversight was not a mere mistake but a failure to address evident evidence. This has raised significant questions about the integrity and operational priorities of Spanish football's officiating authorities.
The controversy also casts doubt on the recent restructuring of the CTA by the Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF), with critics expressing concern that the focus on past achievements may be detracting from addressing current officiating failings.
Historical parallels have been drawn to emphasize that while errors are expected, the refusal to acknowledge and correct them undermines trust in the system. Experts question why the VAR official chose not to intervene and call for a deeper examination of the motivations driving such decisions.
As the fallout continues, scrutiny remains on the CTA and its ability to maintain high officiating standards amid increasing demands for transparency and accountability in Spanish football.
This article was translated and synthesized from Spanish sources, providing English-speaking readers with local perspectives.
