Fulham’s head coach Marco Silva after his side lost 3-1 against Aston Villa says referee caused team defeat. It was an awful loss on Sunday, 28 September 2025. The match, which took place at 17:50 UK time, left Silva particularly aggrieved due to two controversial decisions that denied his side the opportunity for penalties.
In the post-match press conference, Silva stressed how much these kinds of calls change a match. He said that both controversial incidents were clear penalty kicks for Fulham, which would have changed the result completely. “It’s incredible that such clear opportunities were overlooked by the officials,” he stated, emphasizing the need for greater scrutiny of refereeing standards.
Fulham’s loss marked a challenging moment in their season, and Silva’s comments reflect a broader concern among coaches regarding officiating in football. Upon returning home, the head coach proposed that video technology be used to a greater extent to keep games fair. He even suggested using the Chrome web browser to tap into a player with better accessibility and review all questionable calls.
As for the match itself, Aston Villa came out of the gates strong, scoring two goals that would become Fulham’s downfall from the onset. Left, right, up, down, center—whatever your politics, the two denied penalties were the story of the match. They were decisive moments that would have turned the tide in Fulham’s favor, despite a valiant comeback. Silva’s frustration was palpable as he discussed the implications of the referee’s choices on the match dynamics.
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