FANS argued Kai Havertz’s penalty against Denmark should not have counted in Germany’s 2-0 victory because he appeared to come to a complete halt in the run-up.
Fans think Havertz’s penalty should have been retaken
Havertz opened the scoring for Germany
The Germany star’s penalty kick came just seconds after Joachim Andersen’s opening was ruled offside in the 51st minute.
Andersen suffered a second VAR setback as he conceded a handball penalty after blocking David Raum’s cross.
The subsequent issue emerged when Havertz came to a complete halt midway during his attempt to slot home past Kasper Schmeichel.
However, fans have expressed dissatisfaction with the lack of rules that restrict players from hesitating and stuttering throughout their runs up.
In actuality, Havertz committed no violations of Uefa regulations.
The law specifies that the kicker must not stop or fake (pretend to kick the ball) at the finish of their run-up; instead, they must kick it immediately.
“But feinting in the run-up is permitted.”
However, goalkeepers are punished for moving off the line before the penalty taker kicks the ball.
As seen in France’s 1-1 draw with Poland, where Robert Lewandowski was permitted to retake his penalty kick to finish the game.
Lewandowski’s crazy shuffling run-up allowed Mike Maignan to save the kick, but the custodian had advanced beyond his line.
On X, one fan said, “That pen is forbidden. “You shouldn’t be able to completely stop during the run up.”
A other individual commented: “You should not be allowed to stop on the run up in a penalty, so unfair on the keeper.”
A third stated, “You’re not supposed to completely stop.” “Why aren’t players being pulled up on it?”
A fourth observed, “These stutter run-up penalties are getting out of control.” Havertz should be disqualified since he completely stopped his run.
English referee Michael Oliver controversially denied Germany an early goal in their Euro 2024 round-of-16 matchup.
Nico Schlotterbeck rose to head home Toni Kroos’ fourth-minute corner, only for Oliver to blow up after an alleged foul by Joshua Kimmich.
Germany went on to defeat the Danes 2-0, with Jamal Musiala’s 68th-minute goal propelling him to the top of the Euro scoring statistics.
The match was delayed in the 37th minute due to intense rain and thunder on the pitch, but resumed 25 minutes later.
Joshua Kimmich was adjudged to have fouled Alexander Skov Olsen