Coach Nagelsmann laments late penalty decision as hosts Germany exit Euro

Referee Anthony Taylor waved it away and VAR did not overturn his decision. “It wasn’t deserved today,” said Nagelsmann. “It was a clear penalty”

Coach Nagelsmann laments late penalty decision as hosts Germany exit Euro

Julian Nagelsmann. Pic/AFP

Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann lamented the decision to deny his side a late penalty in Friday’s 2-1 Euro loss to Spain, saying “the referee blew in favour of Spain a little.”

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With the hosts on the attack in extra time and the scores locked at 1-1, Jamal Musiala’s shot at goal connected with the outstretched arm of Spain’s Marc Cucurella, who was standing inside the box.

Referee Anthony Taylor waved it away and VAR did not overturn his decision. “It wasn’t deserved today,” said Nagelsmann. “It was a clear penalty.”

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