David Moyes makes Everton reference after West Ham denied penalty vs Freiburg
West Ham United manager David Moyes was disappointed that his side wasn't given a late penalty in the 1-0 defeat to Freiburg in the first leg of their Europa League last-16 match.
He believes a clear handball penalty towards the end of the game was wrongly overlooked by referee Alejandro Hernandez, despite reviewing it on the pitchside monitor. The ball struck the arm of Freiburg youngster Noah Weisshaupt in a crowded penalty area.
Moyes said: «If we'd had it given against us, we'd probably think it was harsh, but ultimately I have to say what are you doing with your hands above your head? They are trying to claim there might have been a slight push and that's why it wasn't given – but they should have restarted the game with a free-kick if they said it was a push.
»It certainly wasn't enough of a push to warrant a free-kick, so that shouldn't mean that it should even come into consideration. The boy has two arms above his head.
«In the Premier League, I am not sure that would be given, but in UEFA competitions in Europe they're normally given by the referees. I watch Spanish football and German football and nearly every handball is seen.
»If you think of the one we had against Kurt (Zouma) (at Everton) the other day, but we just have to take it and move on."
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