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Liverpool striker Diogo Jotye Wolverhampton's attempt 'diving' has been under fire.
Jota fell in the 25th round of the English Premier League (EPL) against Wolverhampton in the 2024-2025 season at Anfield in Liverpool, England, on the 16th (Korea time) when Luis Díaz and Mohamed Salah scored consecutive goals in the 15th minute of the first half and Mohamed Salah dribbled through the center from the left side of the opponent's penalty area in the second half with a 2-0 lead. Referee Simon Hooper declared the penalty after judging that Jota had tripped over Wolverhampton defender Emmanuel Agbadu's leg. Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher said in a confident voice that there were some touches during Sky Sports' live broadcast.
However, the penalty decision was overturned after the VAR system. The EPL commented that it was not a fall caused by Agbadu's contact. Former referee Case Hackett told Football Insider that "The referee was in a good position to watch the situation closely. The penalty decision was overturned by VAR's proper intervention "But why didn't Jota get a yellow card for the simulation?" he wondered. In fact, referee Hooper did not issue a warning to Jota.
Jota was also embroiled in a diving controversy against Newcastle in January.
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Wolverhampton, who overcame the crisis of additional runs, pulled the pace in the 22nd minute of the second half with Matheus Cunha's comeback goal, but the long-awaited additional goal did not break out. Wolverhampton, who has lost five games (one win) in the last six games without the effect of manager change, ranked 17th with 19 points. It is only two points behind Ipswich (17 points), which is ranked 18th in the relegation zone.
Hwang Hee-chan of Wolverhampton's 'The Korean Guy' was excluded from the list due to an injury he suffered in the fourth round of the FA Cup against Blackburn on the 9th. Hwang Hee-chan is expected to miss two to three weeks.
Leading Liverpool, which has been undefeated in 21 consecutive league games, continued its cruise to win the championship by widening the gap between second-place Arsenal (53 points) to 7 points with 60 points. Salah is one step closer to being the top scorer with his 23rd goal of the season.
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
