The referee’s decision is causing a lot of discussion Anthony Taylor not to award a penalty to Germany for Cucurella’s very obvious left-handed touch on Musiala’s shot in the 1st minute of extra time, with the score at 1-1 in the match against Spain.
For the English referee, who Roma fans remember well for a similar episode in the Europa League final against Sevilla, there are no grounds for whistling the maximum penalty and many are wondering how it is possible. In Spain there is talk of a possible previous offside by Fullkrug (he writes Brand), who then sends the ball ricocheting off the feet of the Bayern attacking midfielder, but in Germany they are not at peace. Bastian Schweinsteiger, as reported Sports Picturecommented: “Someone has to explain this decision to me. Nine times out of ten it’s a penalty.” The German newspaper headlined “Penalty anger!”.
The comment was more calm, however, Sky Sports UK: “There could have been grounds for a penalty after a handball by Marc Cucurella in the 106th minute”. The episode will be discussed for a long time, also because Taylor – who had signaled that he had seen the Spanish full-back’s arms attached to his body – interrupted the game for a few seconds to consult with the VAR, before allowing the match to continue to everyone’s amazement.
Why were there no hands (and penalties) of Cucurella? For outside of the game of Fillkrug in the center before 🔎🔍🕵️ #EURO2024 https://t.co/U1PkC7emb5 pic.twitter.com/4nIN4dvgaq
— MARCA (@marca) July 5, 2024