Former top referee rules on these controversial Brentford v Newcastle United incidents


 
 
 
 
 
 

Dermot Gallagher reviews controversial decisions in the Premier League after each round of games, on behalf of Sky Sports.

The former top referee has now given his call on these incidents in the Brentford v Newcastle United match.

Dermot Gallagher looking at what happened during a few key moments in an eventful match in West London.

Newcastle United very much deserving to win this game and the eventual two goal winning margin the minimum they deserved.

Dermot Gallagher talking to Sky Sports about Brentford 2 Newcastle 4 controversial decisions:

Incident:

‘Should Newcastle have been given a penalty?

Simon Hooper awarded Newcastle a penalty for Bryan Mbuemo’s trip on Lewis Hall but VAR spotted it was outside the box. This was another tight decision – how sure are you they got the correct?’

Dermot Gallagher verdict:

“This is a tough one as I know why Simon Hooper has given a penalty as it looks like he’s been tripped in the box.

“But the replays show it was outside.

“The leg that was fouled was outside the box.

“It’s a factual decision so the referee doesn’t have to go to the screen.”

Incident(s):

‘Ivan Toney’s opener against Newcastle was disallowed following a VAR check for offside. This looked a tight one but right outcome?

There was another very tight offside call that saw Sean Longstaff have a goal disallowed. This one was flagged on the field but did they get this one right?’

Dermot Gallagher verdict:

“This is why I’d never be an assistant referee as I wouldn’t spot the Longstaff one.

“It’s so, so tight. but Isak is offside. It’s an incredible spot.”

I agree that Isak was marginally offside and it was obvious the Toney one had to be disallowed, the replays showing two clear offsides in the move.

However, with Lewis Hall I’m still convinced it should have been a penalty. I think replays confirm there were two separate fouls, one on Hall outside the box but he kept going and for me, the second foul brought him down in the penalty area.

Stats via BBC Sport:

Brentford 2 Newcastle 4 – Sunday 19 May 4pm

Goals:

Newcastle United:

Barnes 21, Murphy 36, Isak 38, Bruno 77

Brentford:

Janelt 48, Wissa 70

(Half-time stats in brackets)

Possession was Brentford 53% (54%) Newcastle 47% (46%)

Total shots were Brentford 10 (3) Newcastle 12 (8)

Shots on target were Brentford 5 (1) Newcastle 7 (5)

Corners were Brentford 3 (1) Newcastle 0 (0)

Touches in the box Brentford 12 (5) Newcastle 29 (19)

Newcastle team v Brentford:

Pope; Krafth, Schar (Dummett 90+2), Burn, Hall; Longstaff, Guimaraes, Joelinton (Trippier 81); J Murphy (Almiron 68), Isak (Wilson 81), Barnes (Anderson 68)

Unused subs:

Dubravka, Ritchie, White, A Murphy

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