One referee admitted “cheating” during a VAR review

One of the main criticisms of VARBeyond the fact that he is not always right in his mistakes, it is undoubtedly the delay that is generated in the game during each review. Sometimes, the game is unclear and requires several repetitions before reaching a conclusion and not to mention if the referee has to go and review it. these delays they tend to annoy the public especially to those who are on the field and cannot follow in detail what is happening between the judge and the person in charge of managing the VAR.

But Deniz Aytekin, Bundesliga referee, He seems to have found the key to avoiding fan discomfort and so he told it in an article with Kicker magazine. “There was a situation at the start of the second half where it was checked whether there was a penalty. I scored a corner kick and the VAR told me to wait for them to review a possible foul in the area. “ started.

And he continued with his story: “I didn’t want people to find out because I didn’t want to influence the development of the game and the atmosphere.. So I went where the players were huddled and I told Dayot Upamecano to stop what he was doing. “

Surprised Upamecano replied that he had done nothing. And Aytekin explained: “I know, but I need time.” This situation, which Aytekin describes, happened in the opening match of Bundesliga between EintrachtFrankfurt and the Bayern Monaco that ended with Victory 6-1 for the Bavarians.