Liverpool manager Matt Beard expressed frustration with the officials after a contentious penalty decision in the Merseyside derby, stating, "It wasn't a penalty... it changes the complete complexity of the game." He emphasized, "You have the referee, the fourth official, the linesman and the assistant referee all with unblocked views. Even I saw the contact was about a yard outside the box." This comment highlights his belief that the officials failed to make the correct call despite clear visibility.
Beard further lamented being let down by the officiating, saying, "I feel we should have had two penalties and we've had one given against us that wasn't a penalty. Ultimately those decisions have cost us either a point or three points today." His remarks reflect a broader frustration within his team about refereeing standards and the impact it has on their results.
Despite the disappointment, Beard noted the team's performance, remarking, "Liverpool did have chances to equalise in the second half with Marie Hobinger, Gemma Bonner and Nagano all coming close but Everton goalkeeper Courtney Brosnan was in fine form." This acknowledgment of their effort underscores the fact that officiating errors are just one aspect of the match's complexities.
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