Ex-Ref Boss: Salah’s Penalty Should Have Been Retaken Against Burnley | OneFootball

Former Ref Chief Slams Salah’s Winning Penalty Decision Against Burnley

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Liverpool snatched narrow 1 - 0 win over Burnley thanks to Mohamed Salah’s penalty deep into stoppage time.

But former Premier League referee chief Keith Hackett's sparked debate over the legality of the spot kick.

What happened at Anfield?

The Reds struggled to break down Burnley and only found the winner in the 95 minute. The penalty came after Jeremy Frimpong’s cross struck the arm of Hannibal Mejbri inside the box. Salah converted from the spot to seal the win.

Hackett questions penalty execution

Speaking to Football Insider, Hackett explained that Frimpong entered the penalty area before Salah’s strike. According to the rules, this should have led to retake.

Why the decision stood

Oliver judged that Frimpong’s movement didn't affect Burnley’s goalkeeper so the goal was allowed to stand.

Hackett, however insisted the law requires strict retake if any attacking player encroaches.