Noel Egan is adamant that Jean-Philippe Mateta should have been awarded a penalty during Crystal Palace’s match against Everton, which ended in a 2-1 loss for the Eagles at Goodison Park on Saturday. Despite ex-FIFA official Egan’s belief, the decision not to award the penalty has raised questions about the effectiveness of VAR.
Former Premier League referee Dermot Gallagher supports Egan’s assertion that Palace should have been given a penalty for James Tarkowski’s challenge on Mateta in the second half. However, Gallagher acknowledges that it was a difficult decision for the officials.
In an exclusive interview with Goodison News, Egan expressed his frustration with the decision, saying, “It was a penalty every time. I can’t believe the referee and then the VAR denied that one.” Egan believes that Tarkowski’s challenge on Mateta warranted a penalty and was disappointed by the outcome.
Despite the controversy surrounding the missed penalty, Everton managed to secure their first three points of the season with a win over Palace. While some may argue that Everton were lucky, the victory will be a welcomed relief for the team and their supporters.
The win comes at a crucial time for Everton, as there has been positive takeover news followed by this important victory. With the pressure on the Everton boss to improve results, the win against Palace marks a positive start. Overall, it was a successful week for Everton at Goodison Park.
