Danny Rohl reiterated his belief for VAR to be utilised in the Sky Bet Championship after Sheffield Wednesday’s controversial 2-1 defeat to high-flying Sunderland.
Eliezer Mayenda proved to be the thorn in Owls’ side once again as he took his tally against the South Yorkshire outfit to four goals for the season after his brace, including a contentious opener, at Hillsborough.
Two key decisions by referee Will Finnie went against the hosts in the first half which could have changed the dynamic of an entertaining clash.
An early long throw from Svante Ingelsson caused chaos in the penalty area as visiting defenders Leo Hjelde and Chris Mepham challenged for the same ball and appeared to strike the arm of the former, but a spot-kick was not given.
Mayenda then broke the deadlock in the 34th minute when Max Lowe misjudged a long ball from Hjelde, which was controlled by the arm of the forward before he found the back of the net.
Rohl rued another luckless display and hopes officials can get benefit from the help of technology in the near future.
“I think I’ve made my clear statements over the last three weeks,” Rohl said when asked where VAR should be introduced in England’s second tier.
“What we should do is help the refs on the pitch, especially now I think every week we have a big, big decision against us.”
He added: “Two easy conceded goals and then two big decision against us, and in the end we stay here and lose 2-1.
“Before the 1-0, there is a handball, a handball in the box from the opponent, but the ref doesn’t see it.
“One-nil to us (if the handball is penalised), but it is a different dynamic, especially playing at 0-0.
“Everybody will see it, everybody could see it, but I can’t decide the situation. This is maybe why we need support for refs on the pitch.”
Wednesday’s play-off aspirations took another hit following a third successive league defeat, but Rohl believes his side are not far from rediscovering that winning feeling.
“I think at the moment I can record and repeat for the last four weeks,” the German added.
“Again, another strong performance from our side. A lot of good chances, we control the game, we dominate the game at home, we are front foot.
“We have to continue with good performances and I believe the time will come where the momentum will come back.
“It feels at the moment every small situation is against us and football is about small details and small situations.”
Regis Le Bris hailed a valuable triumph which saw the Black Cats, who remain in fourth, move within five points of second-placed Sheffield United.
“It was a really important win this evening because after two defeats we had to react and I think showed character,” the Frenchman said.
“Our only goal is to win games and after that, we will see (how) the dynamic of the top three (will play out).
“We can’t control this part of the table, but we just have to win and after that we will see where we are.”
When asked about the handball leading the opening goal, Le Bris said with a wry smile: “I’ve not seen it yet. Football is like that; sometimes for and sometimes against you.”
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