2024-02-21 06:32:26
Mats Hummels fouls opponent Malik Tillman in the eyes of referee Jovanovic, who decides on a penalty. Image: keystone
It was the scene that ultimately cost BVB their victory. Mats Hummels’ foul, which led to 1-1 for Eindhoven, also heated up tempers after the game.
21.02.2024, 07:3221.02.2024, 07:50
Noah Platschko / t-online
An article by
The draw in Eindhoven was a lucky result for BVB, who were weak that evening. And yet the current fourth-placed team in the Bundesliga had to be annoyed that they didn’t leave the field as winners. Reason for BVB’s frustration: The penalty that made it 1-1 in the 56th minute.
What happened? Mats Hummels took on Eindhoven’s Malik Tillman in his own penalty area with his leg stretched out – and clearly played the ball. Nevertheless, referee Srdjan Jovanovic pointed to the spot because the central defender cleared his opponent with his rude attack. A tricky, controversial decision that also caused discussions and anger after the game – especially among Hummels himself.
“That’s zero percent penalty for me. We are in football.”
Mats Hummels
“That’s zero percent penalty for me. I straddle in, clearly play the ball first, change the path. After that, catch him minimally. We’re in football, I’m sorry – zero percent penalties,” was the assessment of the visibly angry Dortmunder at the Prime Video microphone.
The penalty scene in the video.Video: SRF
Hummels continued: “Tillman, Bakayoko – they were laughing their heads off on the pitch, they were all grinning at me for minutes. The second ridiculous penalty after the Paris game, which we have already conceded,” was the defender’s clear opinion.
Wolfgang Stark, referee expert at Prime Video, however, was of the opinion that the penalty could be awarded. “He takes a big risk with the tackle. With the other foot, with the trailing leg, he just hits him.”
The then referee Wolfgang Stark (l.) during a conversation with Tranquillo Barnetta. Image: Bongarts
A small verbal battle developed, as Hummels immediately intervened verbally. “Oh no, professional football,” was the national player’s answer, but Stark was undeterred: “You can give a penalty, it’s nothing for the VAR. But I think I probably wouldn’t have given it.”
Hummels, in turn, had an answer ready: “That’s an explanation that can only come from the rule book and not from professional football. I’m sorry, but that’s zero a penalty. With all love.”
“I have the feeling that the VAR made the referee worse.”
Mats Hummels
The German international even went a little further: “We are on the completely wrong path. I feel like the VAR made the referee worse.” He followed up on Twitter: “What a joke about a penalty against us. I can’t believe that decisions like today, against Chelsea (in the round of 16 last season) or against PSG (in the group stage) can still be made with the VAR.
BVB advisor Matthias Sammer was also beside himself and demanded: “It’s time for us to attack UEFA. What kind of job do they do? This is a catastrophe, who are the people using them?” Sammer complained about “too many bad decisions against German teams” and said: “I appeal that we clearly state things in the committees. That was the sixth questionable penalty in the last two years!”
The multiple goalscorers in the Champions League
1 / 20
The multiple goalscorers in the Champions League
5 Tore: Erling Haaland (Manchester City) in a 7-0 win against Leipzig on March 14, 2023.
quelle: imago/pro sports images / imago images
Do you always have to be available?
Video: watson
This might also interest you:
Servette wins the best final of the new Champions Hockey League, which was launched in 2014. Can Servette play as well again this season? Probably not.
Are there more dramatic moments in team sports? No. When it comes to preserving a lead of just one goal over time, the opponent takes out their goalie and wants to force the equalizer with all their strength and energy, then the excitement, drama and intensity can no longer be beaten.
1708506375
#Mats #Hummels #BVB #angry #penalty #decision