Issa Diop escaped what Oliver Glasner called "a clear red card" during Ipswich's 1-1 draw with Nottingham Forest, but the incident split opinion.
With less than five minutes of the second half played, Diop slid in on Forest's James McAtee, missing the ball and making contact with the player as he tried to break through on goal. Ref Thomas Bramall initially didn't blow his whistle but was advised by VAR to review the incident for a possible denial of an obvious goal-scoring opportunity.
After watching replays, Bramall announced it was a foul but decided on a direct free-kick and yellow card, citing that McAtee's touch took the ball to the right side of the goal. Lee Hendrie thought Diop was "really lucky" while Ashley Young defended the decision, noting McAtee wouldn't reach the ball before Ipswich defender Leif Davis.
Glasner argued that moving the ball to the right increased McAtee's scoring possibility, claiming the touch created a better angle against the goalkeeper.
Source: Sky Sports Champions League · Summarized by HeadlinesBriefing