Yaya Touré Criticizes Rules After Slovan Goal Disallowed

Slovan Bratislava Stays Winless in Champions League After Stuttgart Defeat

ŠK Slovan Bratislava fell 3-0 to VfB Stuttgart in a league-phase fixture at Tehelnó pole, extending their wait for a first point in the competition.

Stuttgart capitalized on defensive openings as Slovan chased the game, leaving the Slovak champions empty-handed after two rounds.

Disputed Offside Halts Slovan Momentum

Camara raced through to beat the Stuttgart goalkeeper, sparking brief celebrations on the pitch before the assistant referee raised his flag for offside. Replays remained inconclusive on whether Šporar made any contact with the ball, a touch that would have nullified the offside offense under direct goal-kick rules. Slovan coach Yaya Touré expressed frustration over the officiating and the interpretation of the rules during his post-match comments.

When I spoke with the referee, he told me about some new rules, Touré said after the match, as reported by Šport.sk. I don’t know what it was about. For me, it was a regular goal from the start. But again and again, rules, always just rules. Sometimes I’m a bit unhappy with those rules, but that’s football. You sometimes need luck in it and we didn’t have it again today.

Stuttgart Secures Control and Closes Out the Match

Slovan found brief encouragement early in the second half as Stuttgart dropped deeper and the hosts increased their attacking pressure. However, the visitors weathered the spell and struck for a second goal that effectively ended the contest. Touré acknowledged the superior quality of the opposition once the final whistle blew.

Today we played against a better team, they deserved the victory, Touré stated, according to Šport.sk. In the second half, Stuttgart got a bit unconfident and we were gaining strength, but after the goal to make it 0-2, it was over.

Frequently Asked Questions About the Match

Why did the referee disallow Suleiman Camara’s goal?

The assistant referee signaled an offside against Camara, which would have been valid only if captain Andraž Šporar touched the goal kick before it reached his teammate.

What did Yaya Touré say about the officiating?

Touré criticized the application of the rules after speaking with the referee on the pitch, stating that he viewed the play as a regular goal.

Where was the match played?

The game took place at Tehelné pole in Bratislava as part of the UEFA Champions League league phase.

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