Almeria hit the ground running on Saturday, losing 3-0 to Osasuna at the Poer Horse Stadium. Pepe Mel's side got their first win of the league season against Las Palmas two weeks ago, but now they are back to that familiar feeling of defeat.
Los Rojillos scored twice in the first 10 minutes to put the game away from Almeria, although there was some controversy over the second of those goals, scored by Ante Budimir. A slack back pass appeared to be going out of play before being tapped in by Luis Maximiano, whose poor clearance saw the Croatian striker continue his excellent form.
Mel questioned the decision when speaking to the media after the match, and was perplexed that the VAR officials failed to see that the ball had gone out of play, as per Brand.
“The fourth official told us that there was no clear image. I can see the image and it must be that the televisions they have are from another galaxy, because they do not see the same thing as us. If it is not not a clear picture, then let God come to see. I don't want to talk about it because it seems like an excuse, it doesn't give us anything and it's not worth it.”
It was another disappointing afternoon for Almeria, and the probability is that even if this is not the goal, they would have lost anyway. Still, you can completely understand their frustrations.
