New Angle Emerges in Harry Kane Penalty Row and Fans are Having None
England’s dramatic win over the Netherlands on Wednesday has left the football world talking, and none more so than the contentious Harry Kane penalty decision. The Three Lions booked their spot in the Euro 2024 final with a 2-1 win, but the Dutch are still seething about the referee’s call.
New footage has emerged that shows Bukayo Saka’s potential handball in the build-up to the penalty, leaving fans divided. Some argue that Saka’s handling of the ball before Denzel Dumfries’ challenge on Kane proves that the referee made the wrong call, while others believe it’s just a minor infraction and the penalty should still have stood.
The debate has taken to social media, with Dutch fans demanding answers about the VAR decision. "The Netherlands were 100% robbed!" exclaimed one user. "VAR even missed or didn’t care about Saka’s handball on both hands before the penalty situation. Lucky England should thank the refs."
In contrast, English supporters were more laid-back, pointing out that it was a marginal call at best. "Can’t really see a touch on his hand to be fair but the referee was dreadful and gave England every decision, a real stinker," argued another.
So, what’s the truth? Did Saka deliberately handle the ball to set up the penalty, or was it just a bit of luck that led to the spot kick being awarded? One thing’s for certain – the drama of Euro 2024 is only just getting started.
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