Penalty? Red card? Why were they given against England?
Penalty? Red card? Why were they given against England?Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Raul Jimenez converted a penalty to reduce England's lead to 3-2Published1 hour agoEngland were reduced to 10 men in their...
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A significant story is unfolding on the international scene. Why were they given against England? Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Raul Jimenez converted a penalty to reduce England's lead to 3-2Published1 hour agoEngland were reduced to 10 men in their crucial World Cup last-16 match with Mexico and also had a controversial penalty awarded against them in a lively encounter at the Azteca Stadium. The Three Lions led 2-0 in the first half thanks to two goals in as many minutes from Jude Bellingham, but Julian Quinones pulled a goal back just before the break.
However, the game exploded into life in the second half with two big moments. First Jarell Quansah was sent off in the 54th minute after a review by the video assistant referee showed he clearly went in on Jesus Gallardo with his studs up. The moment briefly buoyed Mexico's fans but England soon went 3-1 up when Harry Kane converted a penalty.
The Details
"It is a clear red card," Darren Cann, the 2010 World Cup final assistant referee said on One. "Quansah does play the ball first but that doesn't matter in the laws of the game. "He goes through and you can clearly see the studs on the shin.
The referee has no choice but to show the red card. "England restored their two goal advantage when Harry Kane converted a penalty, but Mexico again fought back when they were awarded a spot-kick. Kane appeared to clip Brian Gutierrez and after referee Alireza Faghani went to the monitor to review the incident he awarded a penalty, which Raul Jimenez converted.
"It is a penalty," added Cann. "Kane unfortunately does kick the Mexico player's foot. It is a little bit similar to the Modric kick which England got a penalty for in the first group game.
What Experts Say
Kane is unaware of the player coming in behind. "Former England goalkeeper Joe Hart felt all the key decisions made were correct. "I think the referee has come to the right decision on all three ," he said on One.
"I felt every single one... as soon as I saw the replays, my heart was in my mouth. Quansah deserved to go, Kane didn't get the ball and Gordon got to the ball first.
The development has drawn wide international attention, with diplomatic circles watching closely.
