[World Cup Qatar] Argentina’s PK Decision Disputed by Former National Team Greats: “I Don’t Think It Was a PK” and “It Was the Right Decision

Last Updated on 12/14/2022 by てんしょく飯

On December 13 (local time), Argentina and Croatia met in the semifinals of the World Cup in Qatar.

England alumni and others argue over the penalty kick decision that led to Argentina’s first goal.

The Argentinian team won 3-0 to advance to the final for the first time in two tournaments, but the penalty kick that led to Argentina’s first goal is the subject of controversy, with some of the best players in the world divided over the decision. The Daily Mirror reported.

The play in question was in the 32nd minute of the first half. Argentina’s midfielder Enso Fernandez picked up the ball near the halfway line and passed it behind the final line. The Argentine midfielder Enso Fernandez picked up the ball near the halfway line and passed it behind the final line to the onrushing Julian Alvarez, who went one-on-one with Croatian goalkeeper Dominik Rybakovic, who made contact and fired a shot that was cleared by the covering defender.

The game seemed to be going ahead, but the referee blew the whistle and ruled a penalty kick. The Croatian players protested vehemently, but the decision was not overturned, and FW Lionel Messi scored the penalty kick to give Argentina the lead.

There was some controversy among the commentators over the penalty kick decision that led to the first goal. Former England defender Gary Neville said, “I didn’t think it was a penalty, the goalkeeper came out, stopped himself, and Alvarez ran in. What else could you do?” He pointed out. Former England international Ian Wright added, “FW mis-kicked it. The goalkeeper couldn’t do anything but stand still. It was not a foul.” Former Ireland midfielder Roy Keane questioned the decision, saying, “Overall, it was poor defending, but I don’t think it was a penalty kick.

On the other hand, former England midfielder Alan Shearer supported the PK decision, saying, “It was the right call. Former England goalkeeper Rob Green agreed with the referee, and former referee Peter Walton said, “The goalkeeper needs to touch the ball, or else he has impeded progress. He was referring to the legitimacy of the decision.