Star slams Leeds United v Cardiff City decision and reveals dismay at official explanation after conversation

February 3, 2025 Timo Uncategorized 0

Star slams Leeds United v Cardiff City decision and reveals dismay at official explanation after conversation

After Saturday afternoon’s 7-0 Championship thumping, Whites star Dan James was left perplexed by a Leeds United vs. Cardiff City ruling and the official explanation.

In the Elland Road match over the weekend, James, a quick winger, had already scored and provided two assists when he followed up Joel Piroe’s saved shot that Cardiff goalkeeper Jak Alnwick had parried into his path. It would have been a simple close-range finish.

However, James was poised to shoot when Callum O’Dowda of Cardiff tackled him from behind, and referee Michael Salisbury promptly gave Leeds a penalty by pointing to the spot.

O’Dowda appeared to be in danger of receiving a straight red card after allegedly denying Leeds a clean goal-scoring opportunity, but the Bluebirds midfielder was merely given a booking instead.

James, the game’s standout player, was replaced after Piroe’s penalty kick put Leeds ahead 4-0. James was happy with his team’s performance but disappointed by the penalty events.

“Going on to the penalty, I was quite frustrated because I had a tap-in from two yards out and he just somehow got my leg and just took me out on purpose,” James told LUTV after the game.

“I don’t understand how it’s not a red card, so I talked to the referee after the game. I’m not sure why it’s not a red card, so I’ll have to review the regulations again, but it was annoying that he informed me that it would only be a red card if he pulled me back.

“The regulations have been altered. However, whether it’s a pull or if you remove someone who isn’t attempting to catch the ball,

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