2024-07-12 02:19:02
Denzel Dumfries successfully blocked Harry Kane’s shot in the 17th minute to keep the game going with the Netherlands leading 1-0.
However, the VAR room soon told the match referee to review a replay of the situation. The referee for the match, Felix Zwayer, noticed that the players’ feet touched each other while blocking the kick, and awarded a penalty to the Dutch goal.
Due to such a decision of the referee Felix Zwayer, not only the Dutch, but also the legendary English footballers took their heads.
Speaking on ITV, the former England and Manchester United defender could not believe the judge’s decision.
“As a defender, I think it’s an absolutely shameful decision,” said G. Neville, analyzing the situation during the long break. “For a penalty to be awarded at any time in a match, let alone in such an important match… He just naturally struggles when trying to block a shot.” It’s not a penalty for me. This is nowhere near a fine. There weren’t even many England players asking for a penalty.”
G. Neville’s colleague, former London Arsenal and England striker Ian Wright, defended the referee, claiming that the Dutchman was careless and dangerous in the penalty situation.
Another former England and Liverpool defender, Jammie Carragher, mocked the referee’s decision on the X social network
“It’s never a penalty,” Carragher wrote.
Meanwhile, ESPN journalist Dale Johnson, an expert on the rules and VAR system, explained why the referee made such a decision.
“Why did Bastian Dankertas (ed. – VAR referee) advise to award a 11-meter penalty?” He took into account the nature of Dumfries’ challenge. Instead of trying to kick the ball, he leapt forward with his soccer cleats thrown. The Dutch player was punished for such a reckless play.
And this is the area where a defender who collides with an attacker after a tackle can be penalized. When it’s reckless or dangerous,” said the VAR expert.
The ESPN reporter also believes that VAR ultimately decided to call the referee for this, as Kane was left lying for a long time with his face contorted in pain.
With this goal, the English equalized the result, and in the last minute of the match, Ollie Watkins gave the victory to the English national team with an impressive shot.
In the final, the English team will meet the Spanish national team on Sunday. You can follow the progress of the match on the lrytas.lt portal.
2024-07-12 02:19:02