Did anyone see the Spurs v Newcastle game (or MotD highlights) where, in the opening moments, Elanga attempted a shot towards goal from inside the area – which drifted wide of the far post – but instantly after making contact, got barged over by Van de Ven ? Of course, no penalty was given; but could anyone explain to me what the difference was between this and Alisson on Williams? Exactly the same sequence of events where the forward makes unhindered contact with the ball – which goes wide and out of play – and then gets clattered afterwards. As always, we fall foul of the inconsistency and poor refereeing interpretations.
Come to think of it, it’s another example of Van De Ven getting away with things in the box. It was his awful challenge that broke Isak’s ankle last year and because Isak scored, somehow the red card, late challenge got overlooked.
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