Wout Weghorst angry with referee Danny Makkelie after disallowed Ajax goal: ‘A very questionable level’

Weghorst: “This is extremely frustrating, because you lose again. I find it really bizarre. I think the referee chose to go into this match a certain way. He let go of a lot, playing manly. Fine, I like that too,” the striker said ESPN.

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Then he is shown the images of the moment, where Makkelie would ultimately disapprove of the goal. “He even points to the ball. You see that, right? I have to hold back and stay calm, because I am emotional, but this is a crucial moment in the match. Either you go into halftime at 0-1, or you go into halftime with a deficit. He came to me at half time: ‘But the VAR…’ I only tasted uncertainty. I also said: ‘You’re the referee, aren’t you?’ I have to say that I think it is of a very questionable level.”

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Weghorst then starts about the general state of arbitration in the Netherlands. “That is not just based on this match, but it has been going on for weeks. We should be a bit more critical about that. Yesterday I saw a referee who gave two red cards of his own accord (Richard Martens at FC Volendam – NAC Breda, ed.). I liked that: someone who dared to make his own decision.”

He continues: “Of course you shouldn’t talk about the referee and do your own thing, we conceded two goals from standard situations. That has nothing to do with tactics, but ensuring that you carry out your tasks. In the end, the referee played a crucial role and made a crucial mistake.”

And: “Of course mistakes are part of football, but VAR was created at the time to prevent crucial mistakes. In terms of the match, I don’t even think this is a foul. Anyway, you have my opinion and I stand by it. I think it is of a very questionable level.”