Liverpool fans left in shock as Michael Oliver’s decision is questioned after new angle surfaces.
Liverpool fans stunned by Michael Oliver’s decision as new angle emerges
The final Merseyside derby at Goodison Park concluded in thrilling fashion.
Liverpool fans furious after new angle of Everton’s controversial late equaliser in Merseyside derby emerges.
Everton captain James Tarkowski’s dramatic late goal secured a 2-2 draw in the final Merseyside derby at Goodison Park, sparking outrage among Liverpool supporters.
The goal underwent VAR checks for both offside and a potential foul in the build-up but was ultimately allowed to stand, ensuring the rivals shared the points.
However, after the match, Liverpool fans flooded social media with anger and disbelief after a new angle of the goal emerged.
Right after the match, a screenshot from the VAR check surfaced online, showing Everton’s first goalscorer Beto seemingly heading Liverpool defender Ibrahima Konate, preventing him from clearing the ball before Tarkowski’s goal.
One fan reacted to the image, saying: “Thought it was a clear foul on Konate, to be honest. Was never likely to be given in those circumstances, but still.”
Another fan admitted, “It was a foul, but I never expected it to be overturned.”
One more added, “Look, it won’t change the result, but honestly, no one can convince me it wasn’t a foul on Konate, simple as that.”
Even Manchester United fan Mark Goldbridge weighed in, saying, “Obviously happy with that Everton goal, but even as a United fan, that’s a foul on Konate. You can’t just shove someone out of the way of the ball like that.”
After the dramatic late goal, Everton midfielder Abdoulaye Doucoure rushed over to the away fans to taunt them about Liverpool’s failure to secure the win.
This led to a heated exchange between Doucoure and Liverpool’s Curtis Jones, who has supported the Reds since childhood. Both players were shown a second yellow card, meaning they will miss their next matches.
Amid the post-match chaos, Liverpool manager Arne Slot and assistant manager Sipke Hulshoff were also shown red cards for their reactions to the drama, meaning they will be absent from the dugout for Sunday’s home match against Wolverhampton Wanderers.