Union Saint-Gilloise’s opening goal against the Reds in Thursday’s Europa League match has infuriated Liverpool supporters, who argue that it was offside.
In their last group stage match of the second-tier European competition, Mohamed Amoura of the opposition gave the hosts the lead, putting Jurgen Klopp’s team behind.
Liverpool supporters aren’t thrilled because they think replays indicate the striker was offside. The goal was given as the Belgian team took the lead against the flow of play.
Amoura appeared to be offside in the build-up as he went through the middle of defenders Jarell Amorin Quansah and Ibrahima Konate before finishing past second-choice goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher.
The 23-year-old was put through on goal by a ball from Gustaf Nilsson, Amoura’s striking partner, however it appears from screenshots that he was ahead of Liverpool defender Quansah and Konate at the time of the pass.
Liverpool supporters have furiously claimed that Union Saint-Gilloise’s first goal against the Reds in Thursday’s Europa League encounter was offside
Replays show that striker Mohamed Amoura appeared to be in the offside position when the ball was played
Liverpool conceded twice in the first half of their final Europa League group stage clash
A Liverpool fan yelled, “Offside surely?” with fury. prior to continuing, saying, “Come on, it’s only a tiny fraction of a second.” When you enlarge, you can see that the ball’s white surface is still near his foot.
Another said, “Blatant cheating he’s so far offside,” in reference to the dubious goal that was permitted to remain.
Union Saint-Gilloise took the lead, but Quansah, a Liverpool defender, equalized moments later with his first club goal. VAR chose not to examine the incident.
After Cameron Puertas scored the third goal of the first half, the home team took the lead for the second time during the game.
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As another Reds supporter said, “Sorry to labour the point, but a better screenshot doesn’t make it any more onside, does it?” More Reds supporters repeated their displeasure. Ha.A similar comment was made online by someone who said, “Clear as day offside.” It doesn’t matter because of the occasion, but there’s a reason why we don’t get any replays.