A new perspective on the controversial Harry Kane penalty incident has surfaced, sparking heated debates among fans online. The drama unfolded during England’s 2-1 victory over the Netherlands on Wednesday, securing their place in the Euro 2024 final.
The Dutch camp was incensed by referee Felix Zwayer’s decision to award England a penalty, which proved pivotal in the match. Denzel Dumfries was judged to have fouled Kane, who calmly converted the spot-kick to equalize after Xavi Simons had given the Netherlands the lead. The match reached its climax when Ollie Watkins scored a late winner, sending England through to the final in Dortmund.
The penalty decision drew sharp criticism, with former Dutch international Pierre van Hooijdonk calling for the referee to be ‘blacklisted.’ Virgil van Dijk also expressed his anger towards Zwayer. The controversy intensified with the release of new footage showing Bukayo Saka’s involvement in the incident. The clip appears to show the Arsenal winger possibly handling the ball before Dumfries’ contact with Kane.
This revelation has fueled outrage among Dutch fans on social media, who feel they were unfairly treated by VAR. In contrast, England supporters insist that Saka did not handle the ball, defending the legitimacy of the penalty decision. The differing perspectives highlight the contentious nature of the call and the deep divisions it has caused among the fans.
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