EPL was also controversial from the opening game, so what the hell happened...
Aug 19, 2025
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An incident occurred in the Leeds United-Everton match at Ewood Park on the 19th (Korea time). In the 39th minute of the second half, Everton defender James Tarkowski tilted with his arm attached to his body to block Anton Stach's shot. However, referee Chris Kavanagh soon blew the whistle and pointed to the penalty spot. Everton players protested vehemently against referee Kavanagh, but the decision was not reversed. In the end, Everton lost to Lucas Nmecha, who played kicker, and lost 0-1 without overturning it.
Speaking to Sky Sports after the match, Tarkowski said he was confident the verdict would be overturned as soon as the referee blew. I told the referee, 'My arm was on my side, was it a penalty?' and he said, 'No'. an incomprehensible judgment.'
Everton manager David Moyes also joined the criticism of the decision. He had a chance to overturn the decision with a VAR after the game. But it didn't. Isn't it an acceptable scene to lean over with your arms attached to your sides?"
Outside eyes were mixed. Chris Sutton, who played in the EPL, said on BBC radio: `It wasn't a penalty. The arm was attached to the side. an apparent miscarriage of justice." But Gary Neville told Sky Sports that `Tarkowski's face was full of guilt. It's that he already knew it was a penalty. He blocked it with his body, but his arm moved toward the ball," he stressed.
The BBC stipulates that it is a foul if a ball touches a hand or arm in an unnatural body movement. However, there is an unclear aspect'EPL handball rules have been relaxed since last season' Howard Webb, chairman of the judging panel, said "Too many handball fouls have been given to normal and justifiable conduct. The guidelines for this season are ' (Handball foul declaration) The less, the better'Da'
Judgment is an eternal task of football. The introduction of VAR has created an opportunity to reverse the decision, but it is even controversial because it is misinterpreted. Recently, a series of misjudgment has been made in the K League, causing public anger.
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
