Benfica was awarded a penalty in their match against Rangers, leading to disagreement over the decision. West Ham faced defeat in Europe after a late penalty was not given, sparking debate over the referee's call. West Ham manager Moyes believes the decision should have been a penalty, citing the handball rule. Rangers manager Clement criticized the penalty decision against Benfica as harsh. A controversial last-minute decision in the Freiburg-West Ham game raised questions about the interpretation of handball rules.
What are your thoughts on the last gasp Freiburg-West Ham decision? Personally thought it was correct to not give a WHU pen but with modern interpretation can never be sure. Without Soucek involvement, Weisshaupt‘s arm wouldn’t have been in that position. Common sense in the end.
🗣️'I don't agree with where the game has gone to with the handball situation' Rangers manager Philippe Clement believes the penalty his side conceded against Benfica was 'harsh' ⤵️ #BBCFootball #UEL https://t.co/SpAYk9WEBY
Moyes: "I've looked at it and I think it's a penalty. Nowadays if you have two hands above your head, it's in an unnatural position. I can't see why the referee didn't choose to give a penalty." #WHUFC
Defeat for West Ham in Europe ❌ Should they have been awarded a late penalty? The referee decided not to award a late spot-kick after consulting the monitor. #BBCFootball #UEL https://t.co/wtuuICT7sN
What did you make of the decision to award Benfica a penalty? #BBCFootball #UEL https://t.co/gUMEe5Dj0F