Zhan Jun said in an interview: "This penalty is far-fetched. Cavallero obviously touched the ball first, and Mbappé didn't tackle it. This penalty is too unfair for Argentina. "
The referee's operation steps
So, what steps should the referee follow when awarding a penalty?
First, the referee needs to judge whether there is a foul. In this game, cavallero did have physical contact with Mbappé, but it is up to the referee to judge whether such contact constitutes a foul.
Secondly, the referee needs to judge whether the foul occurred in the penalty area. In this game, cavallero's tackle took place in the restricted area, so he was entitled to a penalty.
Finally, the referee needs to judge whether there is an obvious wrong penalty. If the referee makes a mistake, such as misjudging a foul or inaccurate penalty position, then it can be corrected by VAR technology.
Argentina's dissatisfaction
Argentina's dissatisfaction in the game is not only aimed at this penalty. During the match, Argentina protested against the referee's penalty many times, including the foul behavior of the opposing player and the yellow card warning given by the referee to the Argentine player.
This kind of dissatisfaction is not uncommon in football matches. Players and fans often have different opinions on the referee's penalty, and the referee's penalty can't fully meet everyone's expectations. Therefore, it is very important to remain calm and rational in the game and respect the referee's decision.
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