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PSG vs Dortmund: Penalty Decision Explained

By Christina Unkel, Rules Expert

Introduction

In the recent PSG vs Dortmund match, a penalty decision sparked controversy. Our rules expert, Christina Unkel, provides an in-depth explanation of the decision.

The Incident

In the 60th minute of the match, Dortmund's Jude Bellingham dribbled into the PSG penalty area and was tackled by Achraf Hakimi. Referee Anthony Taylor awarded a penalty, which was converted by Marco Reus.

Rule Interpretation

According to Law 12 of the Laws of the Game, a penalty kick is awarded if a player commits a foul inside their own penalty area. The foul can be any of the following:

• A tackle that is reckless, careless, or uses excessive force
• Holding or pulling an opponent
• Tripping or pushing an opponent

Analysis

In the case of the PSG vs Dortmund incident, the referee determined that Hakimi's tackle on Bellingham was reckless. Hakimi slid in from behind and made contact with Bellingham's standing leg, causing him to fall.

While some may argue that the challenge was not intentional, the referee's interpretation was that it was a reckless and dangerous attempt to win the ball, which warranted a penalty.

Conclusion

The penalty decision in the PSG vs Dortmund match was a complex one, but ultimately, the referee's decision was based on the Laws of the Game and his interpretation of the incident.

Rules expert Christina Unkel's analysis provides a clear and concise explanation of the decision, helping to shed light on the often-controversial topic of penalty kicks.

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