West Ham United took the lead against Bournemouth last night through Kurt Zouma, despite there being a hand in the build-up.
There was a lengthy VAR check once the ball hit the back of the net on Zouma’s header when the ball seemed to bounce off Thilo Kehrer’s hands from Jarrod Bowen’s corner, returning into the air for Thomas Soucek to head in. to Zouma.
West Ham have broken the deadlock! ? #WHUBOU pic.twitter.com/X4n9JVrA5Z
– Sky Sports Premier League (@SkySportsPL) October 24, 2022
The new handball law plays an important role in the decision
Initially, one would expect the first goal to be disallowed, as Kehrer clearly handles the ball. However, the new handball law states that as long as the handball does not lead directly to a goal, it is allowed to stand.
Shall we get their verdicts?
Should the goal have been disallowed for a handball? pic.twitter.com/jFF5MhFePG
– Sky Sports Premier League (@SkySportsPL) October 24, 2022
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Supporters are still reeling from the decision, with many claiming the Irons defenseman appeared to be playing “volleyball.”
