Wasn't that a red card? Henderson escapes sending off in controversial incident
Jan Novak
Dailysports's expert
Crystal Palace goalkeeper Dean Henderson found himself at the heart of controversy during the FA Cup final against Manchester City. In the first half, he rushed out of his box to interrupt a dangerous City attack and, as many observers noted, appeared to use his hand outside the penalty area.
VAR took a close look at the situation, checking whether the infringement warranted a red card. After careful review, the officials ruled that Henderson had not left his penalty area and allowed him to stay on the pitch.
Several pundits have already weighed in on the incident. Former Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney called it "a clear red card," while ex-City defender Micah Richards agreed, insisting "there's nothing to discuss."
Nevertheless, Henderson fully redeemed himself in the eyes of the fans by saving a penalty from Omar Marmoush after Tyrick Mitchell fouled Bernardo Silva. That crucial stop allowed Crystal Palace to preserve their narrow lead following a goal from Eberechi Eze.
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