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VAR Official Pol van Boekel Defends Decision in Ajax-PSV Incident, Says He Would Make Same Call Today
VAR official Pol van Boekel maintains that his decision not to intervene during the Ajax-PSV match was correct, despite controversy surrounding PSV player Ruben van Bommel receiving only a yellow card for a hard hit on Aaron Bouwman. Van Boekel stated he analyzed the situation based on established criteria and would likely make the same choice today, though referee chief Raymond van Meenen disagreed, insisting a red card was warranted. The incident left Bouwman with injuries and out of action for a month, leading to significant public debate and criticism directed at both officials.
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