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Followers have slammed the choice to award England a penalty in their Euro 2024 semi-final tie in opposition to the Netherlands.
England had trailed earlier by a stunner from Xavi Simons, however have been handed a controversial spot kick when Harry Kane hit the deck earlier than the 20-minute mark.
The Bayern Munich ahead had already skied his effort when he was clipped by Dutch defender Denzel Dumfries, who was booked for his position within the objective, which was awarded after a VAR test.
Referee Felix Zwayer had initially awarded the objective kick, however modified his thoughts after being despatched to the monitor.
Former England defender-turned pundit Jamie Carragher led the criticism on social media, claiming that the problem was ‘by no means a penalty’ regardless of his fellow countrymen benefitting.
Jamie Carragher has led the criticism of the penalty awarded to Englang on Wednesday evening
Kane made the a lot of the alternative and drew his aspect stage from the spot in Dortmund
Carragher took to X, previously Twitter, to criticise the decision from referee Felix Zwayer
Gary Neville, in the meantime, branded the decision an ‘absolute shame’ on ITV punditry.
One other fan wrote on X, previously Twitter: ‘If that’s a penalty, Im executed watching soccer.’
One other wrote: ‘That’s not a penalty in my books. Too smooth!’
A 3rd wrote: ‘Not even a penalty. Something to assist Gareth hold his job.’
Kane nonetheless scored from the spot, slotting in his third objective of the match as he blasted previous Brighton goalkeeper Bart Verbruggen.
Verburggen had tried to distract Kane within the lead as much as the kick, however Kieran Trippier was available to separate the 2 gamers.
The choice got here after Kane had shot excessive, seemingly kicking into Dumfries, however the referee adjudged that he had been clipped as he took the shot, sending him to the bottom.
One other fan wrote of the choice: ‘By no means a penalty in any model of the game at any level in historical past. That could be a bonkers choice.’
One other posted: ‘Harry Kane can kick folks and nonetheless win penalties. The person is unmatched.’
Followers continued to criticise the decision on social media, with Dumfries booked following the deal with
Kane recovered from the kick to stand up and slot previous Bart Verburggen to sq. the sport up
England have been laregely on prime in a primary half of a number of possibilities, however went into the break stage on the again of Simons and Kane’s targets.
Each side have been vying for a spot in Sunday’s remaining, the place they’d tackle Spain.
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