The former Scotland international was involved in a controversial incident with Aberdeen striker Bojan Miovski which was later described by Neil Warnock as “manslaughter.”
The amazing penalty escapes by Aberdeen and Hibs left Following Saturday’s 2-2 tie, the discussion revolved around VAR, leaving Sportscene’s James McFadden and Neil McCann perplexed.
Both acknowledged that Hibs’ custodian David Marshall was extremely fortunate not to be sent off as the Dons led 2-1 following Nicky Devlin and Jamie McGrath’s comeback of Martin Boyle’s early lead for the visitors, according to the Daily Record.
Bojan Miovski and Marshall were involved in a contentious incident where Marshall got to the ball first and clattered with the Reds striker after Will Fish made a poor clearance, sending Miovski flying towards the goal.
Referee David Munro declined to give a penalty after Miovski required medical care following a VAR review. This decision infuriated Neil Warnock, who subsequently called Marshall’s attempt to get the ball “manslaughter.”
Pundits McCann and McFadden of Sportscene agreed that Marshall touched the ball, hence Miovski was unlucky not to receive a penalty.
Marshall makes touch with the ball, but McFadden said, “It’s challenging for me because if a defender gets the ball and goes through on the man, you usually get called for a foul.”
It’s okay if you catch a little bit of the man as well; your job as a goalie is to come and collect the ball. However, I would be searching for a fine there. Although David Marshall does manage to get his hands on the ball, Miovski does a good job of recovering.”
Regarding the event, McCann expressed his opinions clearly: “I believe Marsh (Marshall) wins the ball because Miovski heads it into his fist.
He receives a heavy blow to the side of his head, which could have been quite painful. Thankfully, he was able to stand once more.”
Adding fuel to the fire, they both believed that Devlin, an Aberdeen defender, ought to have been disciplined for handling the ball in his own box during the first half from Jordan Obita’s cross.
McCann stated: “He alters the trajectory of the ball and enlarges his body.” It fulfils many requirements, but for some reason, it wasn’t granted.”
“If only we had someone who could look at that again and change the decision?” McFadden said, echoing McCann’s concern. That would be pleasant.
You could contend that it was a natural position if he had just been standing there with his arm slightly outstretched without moving. But before extending his left arm, he is shifting to his right side in an attempt to read the cross.
“It’s a penalty kick, and it’s not at all natural. He extends his arm in the direction of the ball. It’s unbelievable that there was no penalty kick awarded.”
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