Euro 2024: The Ball Was Only in Play for One Minute of Added Time as England Fans Left Fuming
In a shocking turn of events, Spain emerged victorious in the Euro 2024 final, defeating England 2-1. The Three Lions were left reeling after a contentious stoppage time, where referee Danny Makkelie added only four minutes of extra time. But did you know that the ball was only in play for a mere one minute of those added four?
Fans were left furious as the referee blew the whistle before the allotted time, sparking debate about the fairness of the game. The analysis conducted by a fan suggests that the ball was only in play for 60 seconds of the four added minutes, leaving England’s players and fans stunned.
Taking to social media, fans shared their outrage, with one tweet stating, "Absolute robbery," while another lamented, "Blew before the time was up." A third fan echoed the sentiment, saying, "Should have been 6-7 mins added time tbh, weird how they got 4mins after all them subs and 3 goals…"
England manager Gareth Southgate spoke after the match, saying, "I think England are in a really good position in terms of the experiences they’ve got now. The age of the squad." However, he also acknowledged that his team’s performance was lacking, stating, "In the end, we didn’t keep the ball well enough. We actually minimised, I thought, their attacking threat, particularly in the first half, but we weren’t able to play through their counter press."
With England’s wait for a major trophy stretching back to the 1966 World Cup, fans are left wondering what could have been. The controversy surrounding the added time will undoubtedly fuel the debate, but one thing is certain – this defeat will be a valuable learning experience for Southgate’s young squad.
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