The first companion is now Leipzig, which is five points behind Bayern. Yesterday, Bayern won 2:1 at their stadium, and goals were scored by Harry Kane in the 22nd minute and Michael Olise in the 79th minute for the Bavarians, while the consolation goal for Nike Kovac’s team was scored by Julian Brandt in the 84th minute.
It was Kane’s goal that was the subject of controversy after the game. The corner was taken by Joshua Kimmich and the ball hit the front post. Kane was the highest in the jump, but pushed away Borussia striker Serhou Guirassy in the process of jumping. The VAR room reviewed the goal, but referee Bastian Dankert conceded the goal. Kovac was not upset by the decision itself. He criticizes Dankert’s decision compared to the whole style of the trial.
– Serhou goes up, Kane’s hands are up. It was a brief contact. Dankert’s refereeing style was so sharp today that he should have called a foul. He ruined everything today. Because of his decision to be petty, he should have called a foul. We all work together. My first half was not good, Dankert’s whole 90 minutes was not good. I have to be able to tell you that too. We got so many yellow cards today. Kane would not have been tried for 20 percent of these offenses in England. Too petty, just bad. Now I will be in trouble again, but I had to say it – said Kovač for German Sky Sports.
The legendary Lothar Matthäus agreed with Kovac.
– Since he, Guirassy, is in the air, he cannot defend himself. If he hadn’t been pushed, he would have been in a different starting position and the ball wouldn’t have gone over his head. He could knock her out with his head – said Matthäus, reports Sportske novosti.
– There was no push in the back of Guirassy, which would have led to Harry Kane heading the ball. That touch was not there. Consequently, I was very confident in my decision to concede the goal. And I relayed that to my video assistant, who confirmed it. Even now I don’t see any touch that would prevent Guirassy from going for the challenge. This is standard practice in the Bundesliga. I can’t say anything that would invalidate the goal – said referee Dankert in his defense.
(Vijesti.ba)
