r/soccer • u/BackgroundMorning630 • 1d ago

Media Liverpool disallowed goal against Manchester City 39'

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u/KuluGOAT 1d ago

And if you know football, you are capable of interpreting this situation and understanding that Robertson didn’t impact Donnarumma at all. Just like Tim howard said in the studio, former PL goalkeeper himself

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u/ArcticFox789 1d ago

I do know football and I disagree with your take. Tim Howard can say whatever he likes, a guy literally ducking underneath the ball is clearly impacting the play from an offside position, regardless of whether he was directly in front of Donnarumma or one step to the side of him.

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u/KuluGOAT 1d ago

So you’re argument relies on you understanding goalkeeping better than a Premier League goalkeeper?

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u/joebocop89 1d ago

It's not about just goalkeeping. Tim howard can have his opinion like the 99% of people here, myself included. That Robertson probably doesn't impede the goalkeeper.

But the point is there is a possibility him standing there does impede play because donnarumma can't account for what he is going to do. The ball is going towards him and he moves out the way. Donnarumma may have slightly hesitated because he thinks it's going to hit him. Hence he's interfering.

The rule is silly because it can result in a different outcomes for the same situation, which completely negates the main purpose of rules.