Arsenal 3-1 Chelsea: Women’s game needs more respect with umpiring – Sonia Bompastor

Bompastor was clearly upset on the touchline when she approached the fourth official to question the decision.

Chelsea players looked shocked and their frustration grew, including Bompastor kicking the bottle when Kadisha Buchanan’s late effort was ruled out for a foul on goalkeeper Anneke Borbe, although replays showed it was the correct decision.

Asked what response he got from officials on his decisions, Bompastor said, “Nothing. It’s always the same. You go to them and ask them to check that they’ve made the right decision; they always say, ‘Yes, we’re checking.’

“But he made the wrong decision. Nothing changes. When a human being makes a mistake, it is easier to understand, but when VAR is involved, it becomes really difficult.

“I don’t think it’s the first time for us in the Champions League this season. When we played Barcelona, ​​Caterina Macario’s goal was not offside. It changes many things. I think they need to be better.”

Bompastor stressed that he believes VAR is beneficial for the women’s game.

But the officials using it must be “the right people to investigate situations”.

When asked how to give more respect to the women’s game, Bompastor suggested bringing the “best” referees to the biggest games.

“If it has to come from the men’s game, so be it,” she said. “If it’s coming from the women’s game, [use] the best ones,” she added.

“We need to make these decisions. It’s really disappointing. We need to bring efficiency, which is the most important thing.”

Pesu, 36, officiated in this year’s Women’s Champions League and oversaw two matches at last summer’s European Championship, including the opening match between hosts Switzerland and Norway.