Controversial goal: Did Bayern get lucky with their quick strike? | OneFootball

FC Bayern gave Eintracht Frankfurt no chance in their 3-0 victory. However, a detail in the early lead goal raises questions.

Just seconds into the game, the ball was in the net – but the rapid start was apparently preceded by a rule violation. On the second kickoff of the game, after the first was repeated due to a rule infraction, Michael Olise was reportedly slightly in the opponent's half again. SGEuropa.de criticized after the match that the VAR did not review the scene despite having clear authority to intervene. According to Rule 8 of the DFB, it states unequivocally: “All players, except the player taking the kickoff, must be in their own half of the field.”

The scene gains significance as the 1-0 for FC Bayern followed directly afterward. Although it is the referee's task to check the correct positioning before the kickoff is taken, the VAR is allowed to intervene in rule violations before a goal. In this case, however, nothing happened – there was no repetition or even annulment of the goal. Thus, the Munich lightning start had a bitter aftertaste.

Wrong decision also in the possible Frankfurt equalizer?

Not only the start of the game caused discussions. A possible equalizer by the hosts was also annulled after VAR intervention. Jean-Mattéo Bahoya scored from a distance, but the goal was preceded by a handball by Ritsu Doan. According to referee expert Michael Gräfe, it was a wrong decision: “The equalizer by Frankfurt should have counted,” said the former FIFA referee. “The VAR should not have intervened in this scene.”

Gräfe also clarified: “Only if the shooter deliberately plays the ball with his hand can the goal be disallowed.” In his view, there was no intentional handball in this case: “It is clear that it was not intentional, but a careless handball. The player moves the ball to the left, actually wants to go past the defender on the right, and accidentally hits it with his hand – even against his own direction of movement.”

Despite the controversial scenes, the sporting result remained clear. The Munich team dominated for long stretches, with Luis Díaz becoming the match-winner with two goals and an assist. Eintracht Frankfurt, on the other hand, remained harmless for long phases and could not find an answer even after the early setback.

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