Perhaps the first contentious refereeing decision of the European Championship went England's way.
England are through to their first major final in 55 years, but their Euro 2020 semi-final win over Denmark was marred by a contentious refereeing call
Perhaps the first contentious refereeing decision of the European Championship went England's way.
Raheem Sterling burst into the penalty area in extra time of the semifinal match against Denmark and appeared to lose his balance following a challenge by Joakim Maehle. The England winger eventually fell to the ground after a nudge from another Denmark player, Mathias Jensen.
The referee pointed to the penalty spot, the decision stood after a review by the video assistant referee and Harry Kane scored 바카라 off the rebound after the penalty was saved 바카라 to give England a 2-1 win and a spot in the Euro 2020 final.
Denmark coach Kasper Hjulmand said he cannot understand how such a big call was made at such a crucial moment.
바카라You can't pass by a decision that has so much influence on the game,바카라 Hjulmand said. "I couldn't see that as a penalty.
바카라One thing is to lose a game ... but this is a disappointment. It's bitter.바카라
Denmark's players were also unhappy, surrounding referee Danny Makkelie after he blew for a penalty.
England coach Gareth Southgate said he hadn't seen a replay of the incident.
바카라There is VAR,바카라 Southgate said, "so I assume they checked it and stuck with the referee's decision.바카라
The standard of refereeing has been widely praised during Euro 2020.
(AP)