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(Avaldsnes – Arna-Bjørnar 1–0) A big mistake by the referee marked the end of the NM quarterfinal between Avaldsnes and Arna-Bjørnar. Now the losing team announces a protest.
An early goal from national team player Elise Thorsnes meant Avaldsnes won 1-0 over Arna-Bjørnar and is ready for the cup semi-finals, perhaps.
The quarterfinals can have consequences on the referee committee and sanctions of the football federation. Arna-Bjørnar warns of protest after referee error in extra time.
Avaldsnes goalkeeper Victoria Esson received a yellow card for delaying time, but referee Veronika Fjeldvær allowed her to recover the ball and start the game. As the ball was in play at the moment of the blow, according to the regulations, an indirect free kick should have been awarded to Arna-Bjørnar inside the penalty area.
– It’s frustrating when you are deprived of a potentially great scoring opportunity as a result of a major referee error, Arna-Bjørnar’s coach Remi Natvik tells TV 2.
It says the team announced that a protest will be delivered.
RELEASE: Avaldsnes goalkeeper Victoria Esson limped on time, but did not receive an indirect free kick. Photo: Annika Byrde
Let yourself be flat
The judge admits that he made a mistake.
– I’ve gone to bed completely. It was a wrong decision and an indirect free kick should have been awarded, Fjeldvær tells TV 2.
Arna-Bjørnar has three days to submit a written appeal. You may need to replay the game.
An early goal was the only one in Tuesday’s game. 13 minutes of the first half were played when the local team went ahead. Elise Thorsnes won the ball high on the field, Andrea Nordheim took over and hit a shot that was returned. Thornes went 1-0 for Avaldsnes.
Double hunt
Arna-Bjørnar had a couple of good chances before the break and could have scored quickly too. Avaldsnes were the better team after the break and they won deservedly, but in a controversial way.
Avaldsnes is number three in Toppserien and is guaranteed a medal before the end of Sunday’s series. With maximum flow, the team can also take the gold. The team started the cup match against Arna-Bjørnar with the same team that beat Klepp 3-0 in the final round of the series.
