January 27, 2025
Crystal Palace boss Oliver Glasner had no complaints with VAR’s decision to award a retake of Bryan Mbeumo’s decisive penalty in their 2-1 defeat to Brentford. The penalty, which was initially saved by the Crystal Palace goalkeeper, was ordered to be retaken after VAR officials deemed that the goalkeeper had moved off his line before the ball was kicked. This decision ultimately proved to be the turning point in the match, as Mbeumo slotted home the retaken penalty to give Brentford the lead.
Glasner, who has been under pressure in recent weeks, was quick to praise the VAR officials for making the correct decision. Speaking in a post-match interview, Glasner said, 'I think the VAR was right to award the retake. The goalkeeper was clearly off his line, and it’s a clear infringement of the rules.' When asked if he was disappointed with the outcome of the match, Glasner replied, 'Of course, we’re disappointed to lose, but we can’t blame the VAR for that. We had our chances, and we didn’t take them. That’s what cost us the match.'
The defeat is a significant setback for Crystal Palace, who are currently struggling to find consistency in their performances. The team has been plagued by injuries and suspensions, which has made it difficult for Glasner to field a consistent starting lineup. Despite these challenges, Glasner remains optimistic about his team’s chances of turning their season around. 'We’ve got a tough run of fixtures coming up, but we’re confident that we can get some positive results,' he said.
The match itself was an intense and closely contested affair, with both teams creating numerous scoring opportunities. Crystal Palace started the match brightly, with their star player causing problems for the Brentford defense. However, as the match wore on, Brentford began to gain more control, and their pressure eventually paid off when they were awarded the penalty. The retaken penalty proved to be the decisive moment in the match, and Crystal Palace were unable to recover from the setback.
As for Brentford, the win is a significant boost to their season. The team has been quietly going about their business, and they are now starting to climb up the table. Their manager was delighted with the outcome of the match, saying, 'I’m thrilled with the result. The players worked incredibly hard, and we got our reward in the end.' When asked about the VAR decision, he replied, 'I think it was the right call. The goalkeeper was clearly off his line, and it’s a clear infringement of the rules. We’re just happy that justice was done, and we got the three points.'
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