Jurgen Klopp has aimed a dig at Arsenal after Germany had a goal controversially ruled out in their World Cup last-32 defeat to Paraguay. The former Liverpool manager claimed that 60 percent of Arsenal's goals are scored in the same manner.
Germany's shock exit
In a stunning upset in Boston, Paraguay beat Germany on penalties after a 1-1 draw. Julio Enciso put the underdogs ahead shortly before half time, with Kai Havertz equalising on 54 minutes. The South American side defended stoutly, while Germany struggled to create chances.
However, in extra time, Germany thought they had scored the winner when Jonathan Tah headed in. But after a VAR intervention, the referee ruled it out, with Waldemar Anton adjudged to have fouled goalkeeper Orlando Gill. There was contact, but Gill appeared to go down easily in a crowded penalty area.
Klopp's Arsenal comparison
Speaking to MagentaTV, Klopp said: 'If the goal is illegal, then Arsenal won't be English champions. They've scored 60 percent of their goals that way. We win the game when the ball goes in. So, of course, this is brutal.'
Former Premier League assistant referee Darren Cann also questioned the decision. 'This is soft in my opinion,' he told the BBC. 'But judging by what we've seen in the tournament so far, it wouldn't surprise me if they do rule it out. We've seen two or three goals ruled out for very small offences. This is hardly anything, it's a small block on the goalkeeper, but for me it's not enough.'
Penalty shootout drama
After the goal was disallowed, the match went to penalties. Paraguay's goalkeeper saved efforts from Kai Havertz and Nick Woltemade. There was a dramatic twist as Antonio Sanabria and Fabian Balbuena both missed to level the shootout at 3-3. Tah then blazed his effort over the bar, and Jose Canale scored the winner to send Paraguay through.
