Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.AllNewsSportCultureLifestyleHarry Kane went over after a challenge from Lionel Mpasi (Reuters)England captain Harry Kane was denied a penalty during a match against DR Congo after his appeal was waved away by officials. The incident occurred when Kane went through on goal and appeared to make contact with DR Congo goalkeeper Lionel Mpasi. Referee Adham Makhadmeh dismissed Kane's appeal, seemingly indicating the England striker had dived. The Video Assistant Referee (VAR), Khamis Al Marri, reviewed the play but upheld the on-field decision, not referring it to the pitchside screen. BBC co-commentator disagreed with the decision, saying: “That for me should have been a penalty. Harry (Kane) might made the most of it but his hands are there. If he’s going to come out like that with his arms out, as a forward, he’s got every right to make a connection and go down,”In fullEngland vs DR Congo LIVE: Kane controversially denied penalty as England behind in World Cup last 32Thank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
Why Harry Kane wasn’t awarded a penalty for England against DR Congo
Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.AllNewsSportCultureLifestyleHarry Kane went over after a challenge from Lionel Mpasi (Reuters)England captain Harry Kane was denied a penalty during a match against DR Congo after his appeal was waved away by officials. The incident occurred when Kane went through on goal and appeared to make contact with DR Congo goalkeeper Lionel Mpasi. Referee Adham Makhadmeh dismissed Kane's appeal, seemingly indicating the England striker had dived. The Video Assistant Referee (VAR), Khamis Al Marri, reviewed the play but upheld the on-field decision, not referring it to the pitchside screen. BBC co-commentator disagreed with the decision, saying: “That for me should have been a penalty. Harry (Kane) might made the most of it but his hands are there. If he’s going to come out like that with his arms out, as a forward, he’s got every right to make a connection and go down,”In fullEngland vs DR Congo LIVE: Kane controversially denied penalty as England behind in World Cup last 32Thank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
