🏐 Van Dijk gives away bizarre penalty, former Bundesliga star scores coolly | OneFootball

Right now, nothing seems to be going Liverpool FC’s way. In the Champions League clash against PSV Eindhoven, Reds captain Virgil van Dijk conceded a handball penalty just minutes into the game. 

The Dutchman, under heavy pressure, went up for a header and the ball struck his outstretched hand. 

He could hardly believe the referee’s whistle, as he felt he was being held and apparently believed that his handball only happened because of the opponent’s actions. Any discussion was useless— the penalty was awarded anyway. 

By the way, the penalty was converted by Ivan Perisic, a familiar face from the Bundesliga. With this penalty conceded, Van Dijk now has three this season. Across all competitions, that’s the most of any Premier League player.

At least he was able to celebrate the equalizer a little later: Dominik Szoboszlai (16th minute) scored to make it 1-1.

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