An Algerian football analyst has defended the referee’s decision not to award a penalty during the Morocco vs Tanzania match, insisting there was “no penalty” in the incident that sparked debate.
Speaking about the controversial moment, the analyst said the referee was right to let play continue, stressing that the contact shown did not meet the conditions for a spot-kick. “There is no penalty,” he said, rejecting claims that Morocco should have been given a chance from the penalty spot.
The comments come as discussions continue among fans over the key situations in the game, with the analyst maintaining that the referee’s judgment was consistent with the laws of the game and that the decision should not be turned into a bigger controversy.
He added that similar situations happen frequently in football and that referees are expected to distinguish between normal contact and clear fouls inside the box, pointing out that the incident in question did not justify awarding a penalty.
