Nottingham Forest fans all say the same thing as Murillo clip re-analysed

Sat 28 September 2024 17:33, UK

Nottingham Forest fans jumped to the defence of Murillo after their star defender conceded a penalty in their 1-0 defeat to Fulham on Saturday (September 28).

The 22-year-old gave away the spot kick in the 51st minute, allowing veteran striker Raul Jimenez to expertly score and secure the win for the visitors.

VAR intervened after the Brazilian seemingly stepped on Andreas Pereira’s foot and referee Joshua Smith awarded the penalty after going to look at the monitor.

Forest players were waved away by Smith after a similar incident in the second half, with manager Nuno Espirito Santo animated on the touchline when the spot kick wasn’t awarded.

Jimenez’s goal has ended Forest’s unbeaten start to the Premier League season but they remain in the top-half with two wins and three draws under their belt.

Nottingham Forest fans frustrated with Murillo penalty decision

Murillo has had a fine start to the season, completing five successful dribbles and creating three chances as a ball-playing centre-back.

His impressive start to the campaign has earned him a good amount of goodwill from Forest fans, who expressed their sympathies with the defender.

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Soft penalty & a harsh yellow card for Murillo.#NFFC
— Sam (@ForestAreMagic) September 28, 2024

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Murillo gives away a penalty for accidentally standing on the attackers heel.
Bassett doesn’t give a penalty away for swiping away Elanga’s heel.
Make it make sense? #nffc
— Wally (@andrewwalton5) September 28, 2024

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Ticky tacky penalty on Murillo there #NFFC
— Zack (@Zogottio) September 28, 2024

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Joachim Andersen volleyed Awoniyi in the first half and Anderson got shoved with two hands through the back. Nothing doing.

Murillo accidentally steps on the back of their player and VAR intervene to overturn the on field decision and give a penalty.

What’s the point
— Callum Castel (@CallumCastel7) September 28, 2024

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Murillo's boot gets caught in Pereira's off the ball and it's a penalty. Extremely harsh and ridiculously unlucky. Brutal way to concede. #nffc
— NFFC (@NottinghamRed99) September 28, 2024

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There's a VAR check for a push by Murillo… it looks very soft… but after being asked to check it himself, referee Josh Smith gives the penalty.
It was on Pereira. Fulham have the chance to take the lead from the spot #NFFC
— Paul Taylor (@nottmtails) September 28, 2024

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Hilarious how they won't give a penalty when someone handballs the ball but isn't looking at it because it's "accidental", but Murillo is looking up at the ball the whole time when the challenge is made which was clearly an accident and penalty is given, it's so corrupt 🤣#NFFC
— NFFCNG5🌳🔴⚪️ (@NFFCNG5) September 28, 2024

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First half Anderson kicks Taiwo in the box that's not a penalty, Murillo accidentally steps on their player penalty and a yellow card incredible stuff.
— Grant Fellows (@GrantFellows2) September 28, 2024

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AY?! How is that not a penalty if Murillo's is?! Lack of consistency is the biggest issue for any set of fans! #NFFC
— QuiltyCovers Blog (@quiltycoverblog) September 28, 2024

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Barely any difference between the Murillo given penalty and the Elanga penalty turned away 🙃 #nffc
— SHANEY (@shanerhyssmith) September 28, 2024

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