Exclusive: Rising star Barrott hailed over Wissa incident in Brentford vs Ipswich
Keith Hackett has reacted to the decision not to send off Brentford striker Yoane Wissa for a high boot during his side’s win over Ipswich Town.
The former PGMOL chief and ex-FIFA official exclusively told Football Insider he believes referee Sam Barrott made the right decision in not sending off the 28-year-old.
Wissa has produced excellent performances for Brentford on a number of occasions throughout the course of the campaign.
That has led to Football Insider being told that Arsenal are taking an interest in Wissa ahead of the summer transfer window.
However, the striker did not have one of his most impactful games as the Bees took on Ipswich on Saturday, with Kevin Schade scoring the only goal to secure his side a 1-0 victory.
Indeed, there was even one somewhat nervy moment for Wissa during that game following a clash with Jacob Greaves.
Yoane Wissa booked after Jacob Greaves takes boot to the face
As Brentford went in search of a second goal to put them firmly in control of the game, a shot from Wissa inside the Ipswich area deflected high up into the air.
With the ball then dropping back towards ground, the striker attempted a bicycle kick towards goal, but was unable to make contact with his leading leg.
| Yoane Wissa vs Ipswich | Total (SofaScore) |
| Shots on Target | 1 |
| Shots off Target | 1 |
| Blocked Shots | 3 |
| Accurate Passes | 10/12 |
| Successful Dribbles | 1/2 |
| Duels Won | 4/8 |
As it followed through, his trailing leg then clattered into the face of Greaves, sending the Ipswich defender to ground in pain.
Referee Barrot then booked Wissa for his effort, prompting a shocked reaction from the Brentford striker to that card.
Hackett though believes that Barrott produced the the appropriate response by booking the 28-year-old.
‘Brentford star can have few complaints after yellow card’ – Keith Hackett
Having been asked by Football Insider if a yellow card for the forward was the correct decision, the former referee said:
“It’s an act to play the ball, so it’s one of those on the borderline. I’ll support the referee, saying the action is reckless rather than serious foul play.
“Because I think he’s making an attempt to play the ball, so I’m giving the player the benefit of the doubt and I’m supporting the referee with a yellow card.
“I think it would have been a tough call to make that a red. I think this referee’s had an impressive season, Sam Barrott.
“I think he’s hit the scene and established himself as one of our top referees, don’t spoil it.”