US Edition'Frustrated' Arne Slot Rages at Liverpool Decision He Can't Explain
The ball struck Munoz after Liverpool players protested the goal, and Slot said referee Andy Madley should have stopped play when Freddie Woodman went down.
- On Saturday, Crystal Palace right-back Daniel Munoz scored a controversial goal at Anfield after Liverpool goalkeeper Freddie Woodman suffered a knee injury while making a save, curling the ball into an empty net with 19 minutes remaining.
- Referee Andy Madley did not halt play after Woodman collapsed, despite Liverpool players Virgil van Dijk and Alexis Mac Allister raising their arms appealing for a stoppage while their goalkeeper lay stricken on the pitch.
- Boos rang out around Anfield as Munoz faced chants calling him a "cheat," with one spectator throwing a ball that struck the Colombian international on the back of his head during the dying moments of the match.
- Defending the decision, Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner argued that Woodman had returned to his feet, while Liverpool manager Arne Slot insisted the referee should have halted play for treatment, citing inconsistent enforcement.
- Liverpool secured a 3-1 victory at Anfield, though concerns emerged regarding forward Mohamed Salah, who was substituted 15 minutes into the second half with a hamstring injury before his confirmed departure after nine years.
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Oliver Glasner claims Crystal Palace considered scoring own goal after Daniel Munoz's controversial strike in loss against Liverpool
Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner has admitted that his side would have scored an own goal if Liverpool goalkeeper Freddie Woodman had been substituted due to an injury.
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Daily MirrorLiverpool fan throws ball at Munoz's head after controversial Palace goal
Daniel Munoz was hit in the head by a ball thrown by a Liverpool fan in the closing stages of Crystal Palace's 3-1 loss at Anfield, following a controversial goal by the defender
A goal that sparked controversy. Colombian striker Daniel Muñoz, from Crystal Palace, scored Liverpool one of the many most controversial in the season. And it is that the ‘cafetalero’ marked the discount of his team, who lost 2-0 in Anfield, taking advantage that rival goal Frederick Woodman, was injured, on the floor and raising his hand to be taken care of. The event occurred in 71′ and unleashed the fury of the local fans, who immediately bo…
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