Euro Championship Group D Round 2, Olympic Stadium Berlin, Poland vs Austria. In front of 69,455 spectators, Austria beat Poland 3-1. For Poland, it was a fatal defeat. 2 consecutive defeats in the group stage, playing France in the final round, the fate of the exit is decided.
For Poland's loss, the media complained - the referee of this game, the Turkish whistle Mererr's penalty, was not convincing.
In this European Cup battle, there were two penalty disputes:
In the 77th minute, Austria played a fast attack, and Sabitzer drove straight into the box with the ball. Poland goalkeeper Szczesny fell to the ground to make a save, but couldn't get the ball. Sabitzer fell to the ground, and referee Merrell decisively blew for a penalty!
However, from another point of view, Szczesny did not touch Sabitzer, but instead Sabitzer's right foot kicked Szczesny in the chin, causing him to fall to the ground. For the penalty + yellow card, Polish goalkeeper Szczesny did not have any argument and patted the referee.
This is one of the controversies. In the 88th minute, the game was controversial again:
Austria's No.18 Schmid crosses, and in the box, the Polish defender blocks from close range, and the ball bounces off the elbow. Although the Austrian player signalled for a penalty, the referee did not indicate it and VAR did not intervene.
In just 11 minutes, there were two penalty disputes: one was a controversial penalty and one was a missing penalty. Referee Melel may be looking for a balance: Sabitzer's penalty is in doubt, Poland suffers; Then handball in the Polish penalty area, the referee opened the net and pulled it off.
Regarding the performance of referee Melel, Turkish journalist Umut Eken unceremoniously pointed out: "If it is a Turkish domestic competition, Meler will be sentenced to death on social platforms if he awards a penalty like this." Szczesny did not protest and even congratulated the referee, which was a bit interesting. ”
Turkish referee Meler has encountered a "hammer".
Ankaragucu drew 1-1 with Rizesburg in a Turkish Super League match last December, when referee Merrell awarded a late penalty to Rizesburg. Ankaragucu club president Koka was furious and rushed into the stadium to punch referee Mererr. So netizens on social media sighed: Polish fans also want to punch Meler in the face!