Silva annoyed by VAR decisions after Fulham defeat
Marco Silva again bemoaned crucial refereeing decisions not going Fulham’s way in their 3-1 defeat at Aston Villa.
When 1-0up, the visitors twice appealed in vain for a penalty in the space of a couple of minutes.
The hugely impressive Josh King went down under a challenge from keeper Emiliano Martinez and then had a shot blocked by the outstretched arm of Aston Villa defender Matty Cash, but on both occasions the decision went against Fulham – and the first incident resulted in King being shown a yellow card for simulation.
“We have to blame ourselves for the goals we conceded, they were too soft for the level the Premier League demands,” said Whites boss Silva.
“The things we cannot control have happened too often this season and this afternoon was another good example.
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“The reality of our season so far, we have lost two games and see the way we lost the two games – Chelsea, the VAR decisions and this afternoon again.
“Very quick decision from the referee to go yellow card (on Josh King). I’ve seen the images and it’s clear. He was tackled 100 per cent by Martinez, I’m sure. No one can tell me he wasn’t.
“Cash did not do it on purpose at all but he made his body bigger with the left hand. Last week it was a penalty against us but this week it was no penalty.”
“The reality of our season so far, we have lost two games and see the way we lost the two games – Chelsea, the VAR decisions and this afternoon again.
“Very quick decision from the referee to go yellow card (on Josh King). I’ve seen the images and it’s clear. He was tackled 100 per cent by Martinez, I’m sure. No one can tell me he wasn’t.
“Cash did not do it on purpose at all but he made his body bigger with the left hand. Last week it was a penalty against us but this week it was no penalty.”
