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Fans Have Noticed A Second Ball On The Pitch Before England's Controversial Penalty vs Denmark

Fans Have Noticed A Second Ball On The Pitch Before England's Controversial Penalty vs Denmark

A huge talking point.

Daniel Marland

Daniel Marland

Fans believe the referee should've halted play seconds before Raheem Sterling won a penalty for England vs Denmark - thanks to a second ball on the pitch.

Gareth Southgate's side have reached the final of Euro 2020 after a 2-1 win over the Danes in extra-time.

Sterling won a penalty after being tripped by Joakim Mæhle and the decision was a controversial one.

Adding to that is the fact there was a second ball on the pitch just before Sterling burst into the box.


The second ball was not directly interfering with play hence the lack of stoppage in play.

Harry Kane scored from the rebound after having his initial penalty saved by Kasper Schmeichel.

It hasn't stopped fans on social media voicing their opinion however and they're furious with the decision.






The Three Lions went behind on the half hour mark thanks to a spectacular free-kick from Mikkel Damsgaard.

The 21-year-old became the first player to score a direct free-kick at this summer's tournament and smashed it past Jordan Pickford.

It was a set piece that caught the eye thanks to the Danes using their own wall to line-up against England's, who conceded their first goal in six games.

Their lead would only last for nine minutes however as Bukayo Saka got in behind on the right hand side.

He put in a cross to Sterling, but Simon Kjaer turned the ball into his own net to bring the scores to 1-1.

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Both sides had chances in the second half and Pickford denied Kasper Dolberg just before the hour mark.

Harry Maguire was denied by a diving Schmeichel moments later and the game went to extra-time.

Kane managed to put England ahead in extra-time and they held on for a historic win.

England will now face Italy on Sunday evening for a first chance at silverware since 1966.

Featured Image Credit: ITV Football

Topics: Football, Euro 2020, England, Denmark, Raheem Sterling