‘How is that not a penalty?!’: Livid England fans insist Harry Maguire was ‘robbed’ of an early spot kick in their World Cup opener against Iran… after the Man United star was ‘bear hugged’ to the ground just minutes in
England fans have been left bemused by the failure to award the Three Lions a penalty just three minutes into their World Cup opener with Iran.
England had an early corner which was taken by Kieran Trippier and Harry Maguire appeared to be dragged down by Iranian defender Roozbeh Cheshmi.
However, Brazilian referee Brazilian referee Raphael Claus didn’t intervene and, after a short VAR check, nothing was given and the officials waved play on.
Harry Maguire appeared to be dragged down by Iranian defender Roozbeh Cheshmi
And fans were left furious that England weren’t awarded a spot kick.
One said: ‘England robbed of a penalty #ENGIRN’
Another added: ‘Is VAR optional for referees at this World Cup or…?’
A further angry supporter said: ‘How is that not a penalty to England?’
Within the incident, Chehmi appeared to bear hug Maguire and drag him down, with no intent to look at at the ball.
And the sheer audacity of the defending right in front of the referee confused England fans.
One said: ‘Iran’s defender really bear hugged maguire to the ground.’
Another supporter believed it was a penalty, but did appreciate how Clauss may not have given the decision.
They said: ‘That could’ve EASILY been a penalty. Soft, but penalty. Maguire having his arm around the defender’s shoulder probably saved him.’
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