TNT Sports release Newcastle United dressing room footage of furious Dan Burn & Jason Tindall during PSG draw
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Deja vu struck in the French capital as Newcastle United conceded a very early penalty against PSG at the Parc Des Princes.
Eddie Howe opted to make five changes to his starting XI whilst setting his side up in a 3-4-3 formation as opposed to his usual 4-3-3 system. Lewis Miley and Lewis Hall were selected as wingbacks, with the former being involved in the play straight away as he was harshly penalised for a handball by referee Slavko Vincic.
Despite Miley being just a yard away from Bradley Barcola as the ball ricocheted off a PSG man and onto Miley’s hand, the VAR recommended that Vincic check the decision by the side of the pitch. Much like Szymon Marciniak back in November 2023, Vincic opted to change his call of no penalty and award a spot-kick to the hosts.
Unlike two years ago, though, justice was swiftly served as Nick Pope denied Ousmane Dembele from the spot. A goal moments later from Vitinha was equalled out by Joe Willock’s strike just before half-time as the two sets of players headed for their respective dressing rooms.
TV cameras placed in the tunnel at the Parc des Princes, though, caught scenes of frustration from Newcastle United players and coaches as they confronted the Slovenian official about not only the decision to award PSG an early penalty, but also presumably their reluctance to give the Magpies a penalty following a handball by Marquinhos before the break.
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There was little to differentiate the Brazilian’s handling of the ball than that of Miley around 40 minutes earlier, except for the ultimate outcome of the officials’ decisions. Both Dan Burn and Jason Tindall were caught voicing their displeasure to Vincic with Burn gesticulating about where the ball had hit each player during the incidents.
Shay Given delivers Newcastle United v PSG penalty verdict
Those pictures were broadcast on TNT Sports in the United Kingdom with former Newcastle United goalkeeper Shay Given giving his opinion on the two incidents: “It was the worst possible start,” the former Republic of Ireland international said.
“They claim for it, but for me, maybe I'm being totally biased, but I just don't think it's a handball. It hits Barcola's arm first, you can see clearly, and then Lewis Miley uses his running action. I don't even think he knows anything about it.
“I'm not saying it doesn't hit his hand, it does hit his hand, but I know it's not a penalty for me. Take nothing away from the save from Nick Pope. Excellent.
“We're just looking for consistency from the referee. If he's given it one way, why don't you give it the next way? You know, it's very, very frustrating. There was another incident in the... You know, it hits his arm similar to Miley.
“There's not much difference. Why doesn't he get called over to the corner to have a look at that one? It's very surprising.”
Newcastle United’s draw at PSG means they will now face a two-legged play-off match next month for a spot in the last-16 of the Champions League.