Dream goal not enough: Diaz move sparks criticism | OneFootball

A goal out of nowhere, a moment full of class – Luis Díaz impresses in the draw in Berlin. Yet one scene raises questions and sparks discussions afterward.

FC Bayern couldn't get past a draw in the 2:2 against Union Berlin. In the spotlight: Luis Díaz, who scored with a stroke of genius but also missed a clear chance – and furthermore caused head-shaking with a dive. TV expert Stefan Effenberg sharply criticized the forward's behavior on SPORT1's Doppelpass.

At first, everything seemed perfect: In the 38th minute, after a one-two with Josip Stanišić, Díaz kept the ball at the goal line with a slide, quickly got back up, moved past Jannik Haberer in one motion, and slammed the ball from a tight angle over Frederik Rönnöw into the far corner.

Effenberg analyzed: “This individual performance by Díaz, first this one-two, then that, and finally hammering the ball over the goalkeeper's head – where the keeper never expects you to get it over him.” Gladbach's sporting director Rouven Schröder added: “Simply a great goal and well done.”

Dive causes confusion in the studio

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But shortly after, the uproar: Díaz went down in the penalty area – a clear dive for the experts at the table. Moderator Florian König said: “One thing I found out of line yesterday. That was this dive.” No card was given – a mistake for Effenberg: “The most surprising thing is that the referee had a clear view of this action and knew exactly what he did.”

He demanded: “Normally, you get a yellow card for that or should get a yellow card, and it would have been his fifth. He doesn't need that at all. No idea, maybe he had a little moment of weakness.” The scene brought back memories for the former Bayern player: “We can remember Möller once in Dortmund. Exactly such a situation.” In 1995, Andreas Möller triggered a heated debate about unsportsmanlike conduct in football with a similar action in a BVB jersey.

Coach Vincent Kompany focused on his superstar's qualities after the game but also pointed out Díaz's poor chance conversion: “We needed that moment. I believe he could have taken the second chance as well.” Nevertheless, he emphasized: “We have this quality in our team. We need it if we want to achieve our goals.”

The opposing coach was also impressed: “Simply world-class,” praised Steffen Baumgart at the press conference. Harry Kane marveled: “Incredible! To still get the ball there and shoot it into the corner from there – a very special goal, probably his best here so far.”

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