Former Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp strongly criticised the decision to disallow Germany’s extra time goal following their dramatic World Cup round of 32 defeat to Paraguay.
The News Chronicle reports that Germany appeared ready to win when Jonathan Tah headed home, but VAR rejected the goal for a foul on goalkeeper Orlando Gill, therefore sending the game into a penalty shootout wherein Paraguay won.
Expressing irritation over the decision, Klopp used the occasion to make a caustic statement about Arsenal’s efficacy from set pieces, implying that similar goals are frequently permitted.
Earlier Germany had tied the score via Kai Havertz, following Paraguay’s lead by Julio Enciso. After missing his penalty, Havertz later said sorry to supporters and acknowledged the team fell short of expectations.
Germany’s first World Cup elimination via a penalty shootout, the setback sparked more doubts about the team’s future following still another lackluster competition. Meanwhile, Paraguay honored a major triumph and made it to the last 16, where they will play either France or Sweden in Philadelphia.
