The fact that Lechner did not go to the VAR screen was even more surprising than his whistle. According to Sedlacek, with Christian-Petru Ciochirca as VAR, a man with good references was also at work in this position. “He is also requested by UEFA and used as a VAR for Europa League games or international matches. He’s not someone who can’t do it,” emphasized the chairman of the ÖFB Referee Commission. He saw a cluster of blunders. The look must now go ahead: “It’s no use punishing anyone now. We can only see what we can improve.”
