The referee quickly chalked off the goal after determining that Fofana had handled the ball in the buildup — a decision that immediately sparked debate across the stadium.
It was one of those moments that can shift the momentum of a match: a brilliant finish overshadowed by a controversial call. Supporters were left divided, some insisting the handball was accidental and unavoidable, others arguing that the referee applied the letter of the law correctly.
So the big question remains: was the official right to disallow the goal, or should it have stood? The debate perfectly captures the fine margins that define modern football
