Elfer debate in Gladbach: Referee clarifies controversial scenes!

Elfer debate in Gladbach: Referee clarifies controversial scenes!

In the exciting duel between Borussia Mönchengladbach and Borussia Dortmund on December 7, 2024, the game ended with a 1-1 draw. But after the game there were several controversial referee decisions that heated the minds. Referee Tobias Stieler had to face several penalty claims by the Gladbach fans. A shot from Rocco Reitz, which was deflected by the hand by Dortmund's Serhou Guirassy, was particularly hot. Although Reitz questioned the referee's decision and noted that the hand was decisive for his shot, the penalty whistle failed to materialize. According to Stieler, the hand position did not have the necessary influence on the game situation, which left Reitz at a loss. "I don't look through either," says the Gladbacher.

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Stieler also explained that another incident in which Ramy Bensebaini Joe Scally stepped on the foot could not lead to a penalty either, since the ball was already on the go at the time of the foul. Sports boss Roland Virkus von Gladbach supported the referee's decisions and confirmed that both scenes would not justify a penalty. This led to a broad discussion about the big differences between different game situations. "There are small but fine differences," said Stieler, who classified the incident with Guirassy as an unfortunate accident.

Gladbach's Kevin Stöger had an emotional moment, who celebrated his comeback after a long injury break and converted the decisive penalty for compensation. Reitz praised the performance of his teammate: "I am extremely pleased that he then made the 911 so cool." Despite the selective level of the game, dissatisfaction with performance in the second half was clearly noticeable. "We have set the football games a little and must not put ourselves in the back too much," Reitz noted, while Gladbach has already remained unbeaten in five home games in a row.

Image reported about the penalty decisions , and also Gladbach Live provided comprehensive explanations from referee Stieler on the controversial scenes .