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Pepa lashes out at the refereeing against Rio Ave: 'The penalty is surreal... They took two points from us'
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Pepa lashes out at the refereeing against Rio Ave: 'The penalty is surreal... They took two points from us'

Record14 September 2026 at 22:31

Pepa, coach of Estrela da Amadora, was visibly frustrated after the 3-3 draw against Rio Ave, played at Arcos. The manager openly criticized the refereeing decisions during the match.

The main point of contention was a penalty awarded during the game, which Pepa described as "surreal". The coach considered the decision completely unwarranted.

In addition to contesting the penalty, Pepa stated that they "took two points" from his team, expressing his indignation at what he considered to be refereeing errors that directly harmed the final result of the match.

The 3-3 draw leaves Estrela da Amadora frustrated with the refereeing team's performance, while Pepa maintains his critical stance regarding the decisions that, in his view, compromised the result his team deserved to achieve.

Why this matters

This article is of interest to fans of Estrela da Amadora and Rio Ave, as it documents coach Pepa's frustration with a refereeing decision he considered decisive for the result. It also reflects the growing tension around the quality of refereeing in Portuguese football, a topic that directly affects clubs, players and spectators in every matchday.

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