Leicester City midfielder Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall has expressed his opinion on referee Sam Barrott’s crucial decision not to award the Foxes a penalty late in their encounter against Ipswich Town. The Boxing Day clash concluded in a 1-1 draw at Portman Road, pitting the top two teams in the Championship against each other. As the game approached its conclusion, Leicester seemed poised to clinch a significant victory.
During the latter stages of the match, the visitors were denied a penalty. Cameron Burgess was involved in a challenge that brought down Dewsbury-Hall inside the box, yet the incident did not lead to a penalty being awarded.
Ipswich Town managed to equalize in the final moments through a double-deflected strike from Sam Morsy, further intensifying the debate around the controversial penalty decision.
In response to the contentious turn of events, Dewsbury-Hall emphasized the need for correct officiating, especially in such pivotal moments. While understanding that mistakes can occur, the midfielder stressed the significance of ensuring accuracy in decisions that carry such weight.
Leicester City and Dewsbury-Hall may understandably feel aggrieved by the lack of a penalty, considering the subsequent equalizer against a promotion rival added insult to injury.
Nevertheless, the Foxes have little choice but to leave this episode behind and press forward. With matches coming rapidly, including an upcoming fixture against Cardiff City, dwelling on the controversial decision from the preceding game is a luxury they cannot afford.
Despite this setback, Leicester City retains their position at the top of the Championship table. A victory would have extended their lead over Ipswich Town to nine points, with the added bonus of being 14 points clear of third-placed Southampton, who are now within five points of the top two.
