Everton faced disappointment in their season opener at Elland Road due to a controversial penalty awarded against James Tarkowski for handball. The decision came after Anton Stach's deflected shot hit Tarkowski's arm, despite the defender's protests. Manager David Moyes vocally criticized the ruling, arguing that leaning while playing does not warrant a penalty. Tarkowski himself was confident that his arm's position was compliant, questioning the rationale behind the penalty award. Leeds' Nmecha successfully converted the penalty, compounding Everton's frustrations with the officiating.
When the shot from Stach deflected off Dewsbury-Hall, Tarkowski's arm was deemed to have handled the ball, leading to a penalty decision in Leeds' favour.
David Moyes expressed frustration, arguing that leaning does not equate to a foul, emphasizing that Tarkowski's arm position was compliant within the rules.
Tarkowski maintained his innocence, questioning how the penalty could be awarded when he believed his arm was properly positioned by his side.
The resultant penalty was successfully converted by Nmecha, adding to Everton's frustrations following the controversial late decision.
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