Crystal Palace manager, Oliver Glasner, discussed the controversial decision made by the referee in their recent 2-2 draw against Wolves. The match saw Jean-Philippe Mateta’s late goal being ruled out, which could have secured all three points for the Eagles.
Glasner stated that he believed the decision to disallow the goal was a 50-50 call. He mentioned that if the referee blew for a foul, then it cannot be overturned. However, he expressed his disappointment by pointing out that throughout the game, there were several instances where the referee did not blow for fouls during duals.
The Crystal Palace boss highlighted a specific handball incident involving Craig Dawson that was not reviewed by VAR. Glasner believed that the handball should have resulted in a red card for Dawson, as Ismaila Sarr was in a one-on-one situation with the goalkeeper.
Despite the controversial decisions, Glasner praised his team for their performance. He commended the players for stepping up in the absence of key individuals like Eze. The team managed to score from set plays through two defenders and created numerous chances throughout the game.
In the end, Glasner accepted the outcome of the match and mentioned that he believed a point was a fair result overall. While he expressed his frustrations with the decisions made by the officials, he acknowledged the effort put in by his team to secure a positive result.
The Crystal Palace manager’s insights provide a deeper understanding of the match and shed light on the challenges faced by the team during the game. Despite the disappointment of the disallowed goal, Glasner’s focus on the team’s resilience and ability to create opportunities showcases a positive outlook for future games.
