Diniz criticizes refereeing in Vasco x Bota: ‘Easy penalty to be awarded’

Vasco’s coach critiqued the team’s performance against Botafogo, who started the match with two center forwards and took the lead with a high ball play. ‘I think Lucas Freitas and Hugo Moura had an advantage almost the whole game. Botafogo’s goal was very meritorious. The guy scored a header from the entrance of the area… So, Botafogo had a lot of merit, and we didn’t suffer from the pair of center forwards,’ he added. In evaluating further, Diniz praised the performances of Barros and Jair in midfield. ‘I liked both. Jair, quite rightly, was the best on the field. It’s a reward for the person he is.’