Sweden complains about Brazilian referee after elimination in the World Cup: “Enojada”

On the morning of this Tuesday, the 15th, the Sweden ended up being removed from 2023 Women’s World Cup after a tough defeat by the Spain by 2 to 1. The team complained a lot about the refereeing commanded by the Brazilian Edina Alves Batista, questioning the language spoken on the field and some markings that favored the opponents. Now, the Spaniards are waiting for the winner of Australia x Englandwhich takes place this Wednesday, 16.

“Whenever he whistled something against us, I didn’t understand anything. I don’t think I’m level enough. That’s not why we lost the game, but I believe that (the refereeing) has to be better”, shot the defender of Sweden, Amanda Ilestedt.

Now the midfielder Johanna Kaneryd was even harsher in criticizing Edina, stating that the referee “laughed” at the Swedish athletes when questioned. In addition, the athlete questioned the language spoken during the match, claiming that the Brazilian had the same language as the Spanish. “She spoke the same language as the Spanish and gave her many advantages. I am disgusted and upset. I got no response other than her smile.”he said.

The Swedes still complained about a possible offside in Spain’s first goal. In the case, VAR checked the bid, but found no irregularities. The Swedish coach, Peter Gerhardssonstated that he was sure of the goal, but that the check raised doubts. “I thought it was 100% a goal, but when you see it later, you say VAR and we are discussing (the bid)”commented.

Edina Alves Batista refereed his eighth game in world Cup, being the second time he has been in a world cup semifinal. The first was when he commanded England x U.Sin 2019. In this year’s competition, the referee made her co-host debut Australiain a match against Irelandand also whistled South Korea x Morocco It is Japan x Norway. In two of these games, the assistants Neuza Back It is Leila Cruz were also part of the team.