German referee Felix Zwayer awarded a late penalty to Liverpool in last night’s mouth-watering Champions League clash against Inter Milan.
According to Gazzetta dello Sport via FCInterNews, the 44-year-old committed a grave mistake in the dying moments.
It was a game of very few clear-cut chances, as Inter and Liverpool looked destined to share the spoils.
Despite performing slightly better than the Nerazzurri, Arne Slot’s side rarely troubled Yann Sommer.
However, the Reds received a crucial boost from Felix Zwayer in the 88th minute.
Felix Zwayer Falters in Inter Milan 0-1 Liverpool Defeat
Felix Zwayer
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND – SEPTEMBER 29: Match referess Felix Zwayer looks on during the UEFA Champions League group F match between Manchester United and Villarreal CF at Old Trafford on September 29, 2021 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)
Though Alessandro Bastoni pulled Florian Wirtz’s shirt inside the box, the contact was minimal.
Therefore, Zwayer simply waved ‘play on’ before receiving a bizarre call from the VAR booth.
Yet, the German changed his initial decision after reviewing the incident, eventually pointing to the spot.
Meanwhile, Dominik Szoboszlai was relentless from the spot, handing Liverpool a huge win at San Siro.
Indeed, the Hungarian star embraced the gift from Zwayer, condemning Inter to their second consecutive Champions League defeat.