Danny Murphy on "another planet" with commentary Spain penalty decision verdict
Football fans claimed Danny Murphy was on “another planet” after the BBC commentator gave his verdict on a second-half penalty for Spain in their 1-1 draw with Poland at Euro 2020.
Murphy, 44, was commentating on the game alongside Steve Bower when Spain were given a spot-kick after Jakub Moder was adjudged to have fouled Gerard Moreno.
The foul was initially missed by referee Daniele Orsato, but after consulting with VAR officials, the Italian timekeeper came down on the side of Spain and awarded a penalty.
TV replays showed Moder appearing to plant his foot on Moreno, but BBC pundit Murphy didn’t agree with the decision – much to the bewilderment of fans on Twitter.
Murphy said: “I don’t think that’s a penalty. He’s gone down after he’s touched it. The ball has gone. I know that doesn’t matter but just because there’s contact it doesn’t always mean there’s a penalty.”
To which one football fan replied: "Am I wrong in disagreeing with Danny Murphy over that penalty? Clear as day that!”
Another said: “Very clearly a penalty – comes in late on his ankle! Danny Murphy claiming that because the ball has gone it’s not a penalty is literally one of the most ludicrous arguments ever.”
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A third person commented: “Think Danny Murphy is on another planet #EURO2020.”
While a fourth viewer added: “Danny Murphy saying that's never a penalty… My ankle broke watching the challenge, dread to think how Moreno's ankle felt with full studs on it!”
Spain couldn’t make the most of the opportunity from 12 yards, with Moreno striking the post with his effort as the score remained at one apiece.
The hosts had taken the lead through Alvaro Morata in the first-half before Robert Lewandowski secured a point for Poland in the 54th minute.
Poland will now take on Group E leaders Sweden in their next match, while Spain face a crucial tie with Slovakia.
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