Description of incident: Kompany and Ben-Haim both raced to meet the Manchester City cross, staying exmtremely close together throughout. Kompany reached the ball first to head it into the back of the net and the referee gave the goal despite Ben-Haim's protestation.
Date of Game: Sunday 31st January 2010
Home Team:
Manchester City | Away Team:
PortsmouthReferee: Martin Atkinson | Linesman: David Richardson & Stuart Burt
Decision Type: Free kick | Verdict:
| Decision Difficulty: 1/5Affect on Result: N/A | Winner: Manchester City | Loser: Portsmouth
Players Involved: Vincent Kompany (Man City) & Tal Ben-Haim (Portsmouth)
Summary: I didn't really feel this decision warranted entry for review however, Ben-Haim protested wholeheartedly so I felt I had to include it. This was a good, old-fashioned jostle and, if anything, Ben-Haim was the offender as he clearly had a fistful of Kompany's shirt. Kompany probably did respond with a lean on him in return but I did not feel this constituted a foul. At worst it was a penalty to City but I think allowing the goal was quite clearly the right decision.
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