Everyone is sure that the judges made a fatal mistake
The Ukrainian national team failed to beat Italy in the final match of the group stage of Euro 2024 qualification. The Ukrainians ended the nominally home match, which took place in Leverkusen, in a draw – 0:0. One of the key moments of the match happened already in the time compensated by the referee: Acerbi brought down Mudryk in his own penalty area, but neither the main referee nor the VAR officials saw any violation in this episode on the part of the Italian.
The draw did not allow the Ukrainian team to directly qualify for the final part of Euro 2024; the Italy team received a ticket, beating the blue-yellows due to personal meetings. The world media agree that the referees made a fatal mistake, and there was a penalty in the Mudrik-Acerbi episode.
ESPN
Ukraine were denied a penalty after fouling Mudryk in stoppage time against Italy. Victory would allow Ukraine to qualify for Euro 2024
Ukraine were not given a penalty after this challenge on Mudryk in stoppage time against Italy.
A win would’ve sent Ukraine through to EURO 2024.
Italy have now officially qualified, but Ukraine will have a chance to qualify through the playoff round. pic.twitter.com/Xl91Xxh4wE
— ESPN FC (@ESPNFC) November 20, 2023
MARCA
Ukraine screams at Gil Manzano for a possible 93rd-minute penalty that could send them through to Euro 2024. The Spanish referee did not whistle and did not go to review VAR for Acerbi’s foul on Mudrik
🇺🇦 Ucrania clama contra Gil Manzano por el posible penalti en el 93′ que pudo meterle en la Eurocopa
⚽ El árbitro español no señaló ni fue a revisar al VAR una entrada de Acerbi a Mudryk #Euro2024Qualifiers👇 https://t.co/VIWdjG6hDz
— MARCA (@marca) November 20, 2023
Ben Jacobs
Italy qualified for Euro 2024 after a 0-0 draw with Ukraine. But a controversial point… Mudryk was clearly fouled in the penalty area in stoppage time. For some reason they didn’t give a penalty. A Ukrainian victory would allow it to pass Italy.
Italy qualify for Euro 2024 after a 0-0 draw vs. Ukraine. But late controversy… Mudryk clearly fouled in the box in injury time. Penalty somehow not given. A Ukraine win would have sent them through at Italy’s expense.🇺🇦🇮🇹
🎥 via @ViaplaySportsUKpic.twitter.com/LWDQBykhqV
— Ben Jacobs (@JacobsBen) November 20, 2023
The Athletic Football
Italy qualified for the European Championships, but Ukraine felt it should have been awarded a late penalty…
Italy have qualified for next summer’s European Championships — but Ukraine felt they should have had a late penalty…
🎥 @ViaplaySportsUKpic.twitter.com/9l8CzKKzwR
— The Athletic | Football (@TheAthleticFC) November 20, 2023
Paddy Power
The refereeing in the North Macedonia v England match was the worst I have seen in a long time. Ukraine vs Italy – hold my beer
The officiating in North Macedonia v England was the worst I’ve seen in a long time.
Ukraine v Italy: Hold my beer pic.twitter.com/ICuSmEAW8g
— Paddy Power (@paddypower) November 20, 2023
The 44
Ukraine was absolutely robbed and was unable to enter the Euro. Where is VAR?!
Ukraine absolutely robbed and will not qualify for the Euros😱
Where is VAR?!😡pic.twitter.com/VfzIpLTE8d
— The 44 ⚽️ (@The_Forty_Four) November 20, 2023
We Global Football
In the Ukraine-Italy match the referee lost. Will not give a clear and obvious penalty for Ukraine.
The referee in Ukraine 🇺🇦 v Italy 🇮🇹 has lost the plot. A clear and obvious penalty for Ukraine not given. Wow.
— We Global Football (@We_Global) November 20, 2023
SPFL Mediawatch
Ukraine was robbed. No penalty awarded in the 93rd minute. Ukraine lost the decisive qualifying match against Italy.
Ukraine have been absolutely shafted here against Italy. Denied a stonewall penalty in the 93rd minute.
They’ve been shafted, at home, in a crucial qualifier, against Italy. pic.twitter.com/XTwvyFB4AV
— SPFL Mediawatch (@SPFLWatch) November 20, 2023
Source: Sportarena
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