EPL referee, Kevin Friend suspended after controversial Liverpool penalty

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2 years ago

February 2, 2022

Muktar Balogun

EPL referee, Kevin Friend suspended after controversial Liverpool penalty

Kevin Friend is yet to be given a match in the Premier League’s next round of matches.

Friend was in charge of the game between Liverpool and Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park, which the Reds won 3-1.

EPL referee, Kevin Friend suspended after controversial Liverpool penalty

With minutes left on the clock, Diogo Jota surged clear and bundled into Palace goalkeeper Vicente Guaita.

Before VAR began looking for confirmation, Kevin Friend awarded a penalty. Craig Pawson, a Stokely Park employee, then encouraged him to go to the monitor.

Friend analyzed the slow-motion videos and changed his mind, as he had done all season.

It was the 49th time a referee was asked to consult the pitch-side monitor, and each time the initial decision was reversed.

Friend’s turnaround drew a lot of reactions, and he won’t be on any duty when the EPL resume their games in the middle of next week.

He was also passed over for VAR duty.

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