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“Look the referee wasn’t hit by the ball and he clearly obstructs the play”- Curtis Davies and Darren Bent Break down the CONTROVERSIAL moment in Hull City vs Sunderland AFC
Sky Sports pundits Curtis Davies and Darren Bent believe Hull City shares some responsibility for the controversial goal they conceded against Sunderland on Sunday.
The match at the MKM Stadium was tightly contested, featuring shots that hit the crossbar, disallowed efforts, and ultimately just one contentious goal that decided the outcome.
In the 63rd minute, Hull attempted a short corner aimed at Xavier Simons, positioned at the edge of the Sunderland box. However, referee Bobby Madley was nearly in the way, forcing Simons into an awkward situation, leading to his dispossession.
Moments later, Wilson Isidor raced down the pitch and expertly chipped the ball over Ivor Pandur, giving the Black Cats a 1-0 lead that they maintained for the rest of the match.
The Hull players were frustrated with Madley’s perceived interference during the play leading to the goal, but the referee allowed it to stand. After the game, Hull’s manager, Tim Walter, mentioned that Madley apologized for the incident, but the German felt this did little to help his cause. Conversely, Sunderland’s Regis Le Bris expressed confusion over the opposition’s dissatisfaction with the goal.
Davies and Bent weighed in on the situation, suggesting that Hull should accept some blame for the goal. On Sky Sports, Davies stated, “I think I would have been booked for my frustration if I were playing for Hull. The referee didn’t touch the ball, so he can’t stop play, but he clearly interfered with the set-piece routine.”
He added, “We want referees in good positions to observe everything, especially without VAR. The referee wasn’t aware a player was behind him, which unfortunately placed him in the way.”
Bent echoed this sentiment, attributing part of the blame to both Madley and Hull’s Simons. “Simons should know better,” he said. “Even if a set play is practiced daily, situations change. If the initial option isn’t there, he should play it safe and pass to a teammate.”
He continued, “While I sympathize with Hull, Simons tried to be too clever, lost the ball, and was punished for it.”
Examining the play further, it’s evident that Isidor was far from goal and faced no defenders when he scored. Hull’s players had advanced too far up the pitch, leaving them vulnerable to a counter-attack. With over 25 minutes remaining and the score tied at 0-0, their decision to push forward without adequate defensive cover ultimately led to the controversial goal.
