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Handball controversy! Should Newcastle’s equaliser at Spurs have stood?
Anthony Gordon’s equaliser for Newcastle away to Tottenham on Saturday afternoon was not without its controversy.
It came after an attempted pass from Lucas Bergvall in the build-up struck the hand of Magpies midfielder Joelinton.
When the ball came Gordon’s way, he made no mistake by rifling into the corner to make the score 1-1.
A justification for the reasoning behind the goal swiftly followed.
Joelinton handball was not deliberate, arm was in natural position & it did not lead immediately to goal. VAR protocol correct to allow goal to stand #nufc https://t.co/tmxb3DAAW8
— Craig Hope (@CraigHope_DM) January 4, 2025
But do you agree with it? Or should the goal have been ruled out?
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The handball controversy that erupted during Newcastle’s recent match against Spurs has left fans divided and debating whether the equaliser should have stood. In the dying minutes of the game, Newcastle’s Callum Wilson appeared to use his hand to score the crucial goal that leveled the score at 2-2.
Many argue that Wilson’s handball was deliberate and that the goal should have been disallowed. They point to the clear breach of the rules and argue that it was unfair to Spurs, who were leading and seemed poised to secure the win.
On the other hand, some believe that the goal should have stood, citing the fact that the handball was unintentional and that Wilson’s arm was in a natural position. They argue that it would have been harsh to disallow the goal based on a split-second decision made under pressure.
The debate over whether Newcastle’s equaliser should have stood continues to rage on, with fans, pundits, and players all weighing in with their opinions. What do you think? Should the goal have been allowed, or was it a clear handball that should have been disallowed? Let us know in the comments below! #HandballControversy #Newcastle #Spurs #FootballDebate
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