Controversial call! Referee decides not to award penalty to Manchester City in match against Liverpool
Steven Perez
Dailysports's expert
The FA Cup quarter-final between Manchester City and Liverpool erupted into controversy as early as the 18th minute. With the score locked at 0-0, the referee made a highly debatable decision, refusing to award a penalty to the Citizens after one of their players went down in the box.
Details: Broadcast replays clearly showed the contact: Liverpool defender Milos Kerkez caught Ryan Cherki’s leg dangerously close to goal. Yet, despite furious protests from the players and a chorus of whistles from the stands, the referee’s whistle remained silent, and after a swift VAR review, the officiating crew confirmed play should continue.
Pep Guardiola’s reaction spoke volumes—the Manchester City manager threw his arms skyward in disbelief, visibly furious at the decision.
As of the 25th minute, the score remained goalless.
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