Enraged Vincent Kompany acknowledges Aston Villa in a “disproportionate” way
On Saturday afternoon, Vincent Kompany became enraged with the refereeing standards during Aston Villa’s 3-2
victory over his 10-man Burnley team. The Belgian acknowledged that, after a series of contentious refereeing calls
against the Clarets, his interpretation of the regulations is far from accurate.
Douglas Luiz’s penalty kick in the 89th minute for Villa ended in controversy because Aaron Ramsey’s foul on Jhon
Duran was merely a minor trip. Opinions were divided on Burnley midfielder Sander Berge’s dismissal because of his
two “soft” yellow cards. However, many felt that Diego Carlos had denied them a clear opportunity to score goals
when he handballed the ball to make a Lyle Foster chance more difficult.
During the news conference following the game, Kompany acknowledged that “my understanding of certain
situations in the game was tested today.” “Where should I begin? The first card, the yellow one, was softer than
Sander Berge’s second. It was really supple.”
“After we’ve conceded the goal, there’s a coming together and the time starts ticking. It takes two minutes, and the
boy [Moussa Diaby] obviously carried on with the game, for a mild offence to be called back. The second yellow was
still more delicate. It was also a light penalty.
“If you observe how the game is played, how are other offenses that are comparable handled? There is an imbalance
that is out of proportion. During the transition, one of our boys was well cleaned out; it wasn’t a yellow card.
“This is a game where we either accept challenges or we don’t.” Considering my past, you can probably guess what I
would like. Before apologizing to the media for his lengthy response, Kompany stated, “It’s not even a rant, guys, but
it’s the first time I’m having an open reflection.”
When questioned about the officiating, Unai Emery preferred to discuss his team’s performance rather than focus on
factors beyond his control. Though many could argue that’s just because his side won, he actually has a tendency to
support the authorities, whether or not he agrees with them.
Even though Kompany might be upset with Saturday’s outcome, Villa still prevailed, as the men in claret and blue
moved back up to second place. Now that the Premier League is taking a break for two weeks, Villa supporters can
celebrate their team’s accomplishments.
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