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Kieran McKenna Drops a BOMBSHELL: You won’t believe why he said Ipswich deserved a PENALTY against Everton!”
Everton’s victory over Ipswich Town was straightforward, but it could have taken a different turn if VAR hadn’t intervened to overturn Michael Oliver’s initial penalty decision.
As Jack Clarke maneuvered into the penalty area, he collided with Dwight McNeil, leading to a penalty being awarded. However, VAR reviewed the incident and showed that Clarke had actually kicked McNeil, prompting the referee to revoke his decision. This was an ironic moment, considering Dominic Calvert-Lewin had been denied a penalty against Newcastle for a similar reason in their previous match.
Ipswich manager Kieran McKenna expressed his frustration after the game, feeling aggrieved by the officiating. He pointed to a moment in the first half when his side was trailing 1-0, claiming they should have been awarded a penalty. McKenna stated, “Jack rolls inside the box, around the penalty spot, and Dwight lunges his leg across. While he kicks McNeil, you can’t lunge across when someone is in their backswing. It’s debatable, and I don’t see how that’s clear and obvious.”
Alan Shearer also weighed in on Ipswich’s penalty appeal.
Regardless of the penalty controversy, Everton deserved their three points. This match marked their first win based on expected goals this season, showcasing their dominance as they created three significant chances and maintained 45% possession, according to Sofascore.
Ipswich had their moments but only really threatened in the last ten minutes when Everton invited pressure. Even then, their solid midfield and defense held firm.
Both teams had claims for penalties in recent matches, yet the outcomes remained the same, with Everton securing the victory they rightly earned.
