I didn’t celebrate either. But that’s modern football. Most goals get a shrug of resigned ‘well, let’s see…’ cynicism now. I wasn’t sure if it had been kicked out of Martinez’s hands, or someone was offside, or whatever, you just know there’s probably going to be some poxy reason for it to be endlessly scrutinised over and then disallowed.
I think the villa player seemed to go down far too easily which is why I suspect it wasn’t given however I do think Hinsch needs to be careful with his tackling in the area as another VAR team could easily have given it.
Mitoma's arm was also in a natural position!
Havnt they made the rule something like if a defender handles the ball in a natural position then it’s not a penalty but if there is any handball in the build up to a goal no matter if it’s a natural position or not then the goal won’t stand? I could be wrong as they change the rules around it here and there.
I think they have changed it that if the goal scorer in anyway touches it with his hand it isn't a goal. However, if there is an accidental handball in the build up and another player scores, then it is a goal. They judged Mitoma deliberately handled the ball, so no goal.
The Hinsh one was a definite penalty, the final view shows clear contact initiated by Hinsh. All of my usual GIF makers are failing me today but watch the final highlight from the VAR review, it’s crystal.
If the ref had given it, no way VAR would have overturned it either
Same here ... I did a token belated brief clap while everyone else going crazy around me. I knew VAR would rule it out as I spotted the handball.
