Nobody Can Believe How Republic Of Ireland Were Denied The Most Blatant Penalty Decision Of All Time

Belgium picked up all three points against the Republic of Ireland this afternoon with a convincing win but a controversial decision arguably ruined Ireland's chances in the second half.

Shane Long wasn't challenged by just one defender, but two. The Belgian defenders actually kicked the Southampton striker in the head but referee Cüneyt Çakir was fair from convinced that contact was made.

But we certainly are.

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People couldn't quite believe how the penalty wasn't given.

Here's how Twitter reacted:

Yes Padraig, it should have definitely been a penalty.

How did you feel about the incident? Let us know in the comments.

Jack Kenmare

Jack Kenmare is a writer at SPORTbible. He's interviewed some of the biggest names in sport, including Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Pele, Carles Puyol and Tim Henman. He dabbles in all things sport but football is his biggest passion. He was once hit in the head by a wayward strike from Nicky Butt and lived to tell the tale.

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