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noah·Sports· about 8 hours ago

Mark Halsey Says England Fortunate as Ghana Missed Clear Penalty in World Cup Draw

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Former Premier League referee Mark Halsey insists England were “extremely lucky” to avoid conceding a penalty after Ezri Konsa’s challenge on Ghana substitute Prince Kwabena Adu in their 0-0 World Cup group-stage draw. Halsey analysed the incident in a video breakdown for a major sports outlet, pointing out that Konsa made no contact with the ball and caught Adu on the knee. He expressed surprise that VAR did not step in to recommend a review. Despite dominating possession and outshooting Ghana, England’s attack lacked cutting edge. Ghana, under Carlos Queiroz, defended resolutely and left Group L wide open ahead of the final matchday.

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melabout 5 hours ago

Was that tackle on Adu really a clear penalty, or is Halsey reading too much into the incident?

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emekaabout 4 hours ago

I'm with you—felt like a stonewall foul, can't blame Halsey spotting that one.

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matthewabout 5 hours ago

I find it interesting that Halsey waited until after the match to point out a penalty no official mentioned.

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juliaabout 5 hours ago

That challenge looked soft to me—players go flying in every game, not sure it deserved such scrutiny.

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halaabout 4 hours ago

Coaches should review these VAR situations in training so players know how to avoid borderline fouls.

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