PRO’s Opinion on Simulation Incident Sparks Controversy in MLS

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After PRO’s opinion on a simulation incident, the MLS community is in uproar.

PRO: "PRO’s opinion: [...] This was an act of simulation, and an indirect free kick should have been awarded to LA Galaxy along with the issuing of a yellow card to Bouanga."
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Summary

  • PRO’s admission of error sparks discussion on referee decisions.
  • Center referee’s reluctance to reverse call raises concerns.
  • MLS fans appreciate PRO’s transparency yet criticize the lack of disciplinary action.

PRO’s Mistake

The video evidence overwhelmingly supported rescinding the penalty kick, highlighting the referee’s unilateral decision-making.

Referee’s Autonomy

The center referee’s swift dismissal of external advice exposes the flaws in the system of self-regulation.

Support for PRO

Fans commend PRO for acknowledging errors, but call for more consistent accountability in officiating.

Brooklyn_MLS described the center ref as ‘clearly out of his depth’ when handling VAR suggestions, leading to a controversial decision that could have been rectified.