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Fans have praised referee Daniele Orsato for a 'brilliant decision' during Borussia Dortmund's Champions League semi-final win against PSG - but Rio Ferdinand doesn't agree.
Orsato initially awarded a penalty to PSG after Mats Hummels' challenge on Ousmane Dembele on the edge of the area 65 minutes into the match.
The initial contact with Dembele's left foot appeared to be outside the area, but he fell into it, and Ferdinand felt it was a penalty.
However, the Italian changed his mind within a couple of seconds and awarded a free-kick instead, with fans praising his hawk-like eye and quick decision-making.
A throng of PSG players immediately surrounded him to protest the switch but Orsato stood by his call.
Fans have praised Daniele Orsato after he gave a free-kick for Mats Hummels' tackle on Ousmane Dembele
Orsato initially pointed to the penalty spot before changing his mind and giving a free-kick
The challenge was just on the line and VAR confirmed that Orsato's decision was correct
Dortmund were leading 1-0 in the match after a Mats Hummels header and were up 2-0 on aggregate, a scoreline they eventually won by. VAR confirmed that Orsato's decision was correct.
Ferdinand led the criticism on TNT Sports, saying: 'This is a penalty. His left toe is on the line. That’s a pen. The left foot is on the line where the contact is made, come on man. That’s why they have VAR.'
However, he did not find himself so well supported from in the social
