It is not only in matches of the most publicized clubs that there are controversies about arbitration. On the contrary, even. And proof is, the scandal that followed the meeting between Angers and Le Havre (1-1) Sunday afternoon.
The referee M. Pignard had released two red boxes in the first period. The first, very severe, after intervention by the Var, against the defender of the SCO Lilian Raolisoa (10th minute). The second in the process for Le Havre Arouna Sangané, author of a dangerous gesture (16th minute). But many have seen a form of compensation in this second decision.
The referee recognized his error
However, it was the first red card that surprised the most. At real speed, the action was not impressive. In slow motion, we can certainly see that the defender of Angers hooks the leg of Le Havre, who twists his ankle. The player in question, Antoine Joujou, ended up giving up his place at halftime. But did the action deserve a red? Probably not.
This is the opinion … of the referee himself. Mr. Pignard admitted his error after the meeting. “I salute his courage and his responsibility”, said Alexandre Dujeux, the Angevin coach, with Ouest-France. Note that the SCO had asked for this action to be studied urgently by the disciplinary committee, which usually meets on Wednesday. This was done this Tuesday, and Raolisoa is therefore available for the knockout stages of the French Cup between Strasbourg and Angers this Wednesday evening.
