Revealed: the story behind Spurs’ first penalty against Liverpool
The Premier League top scorer won his side a spot kick, despite the fact he was offside when the through ball he latched on to was played. However, the officials were unable to decide whether a Reds player had touched the ball which would have meant the England international was in fact onside. Here is the conversation that took place between Moss and his colleagues:
Ed Smart (assistant): “All I need to know is whether Lovren touched the ball.”
Jon Moss (referee): “I don’t know.”
Ed Smart (assistant): “If he hasn’t touched the ball, he’s inactive in the game at that point and so it’s not a penalty.”
Christian Eriksen: “Yes, he touched the ball.”
Emre Can: “No, he did not.”
Ed Smart (assistant): “You know what I’m asking. I have to clear it up. Did Lovren touch the ball?”
Jon Moss (referee): “To be honest with you, I have no idea if Lovren touched the ball. Martin (fourth official), do you have anything from the television pictures?”