Summary
Chelsea manager Sonia Bompastor expressed her frustration over the refereeing in their Women's Champions League match against Arsenal, where Chelsea lost 3-1. Two goals were disallowed for Chelsea, and Bompastor believes that the decisions lacked respect for the women's game and called for better officiating, especially with the use of VAR.
Key Facts
- Chelsea lost 3-1 to Arsenal in the Women's Champions League quarter-final first leg.
- Two of Chelsea's goals were disallowed, one of which involved a controversial decision.
- The first disallowed goal could have reduced Arsenal's lead to 2-1 before half-time.
- The video assistant referee (VAR) reviewed the decision but did not overturn it.
- Bompastor believes the women's game deserves more respect and better referees.
- She suggested using the best referees, whether from men's or women's football, for important games.
- Bompastor mentioned previous issues with VAR decisions in their matches this season.
- She supports VAR in the women's game but stresses the importance of competent officials.
