Goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel was blinded by a laser pointer in the controversial penalty for England against Denmark.
Denmark’s goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel was blinded by the controversial penalty kick in the second EM semi-final, which Harry Kane used in the margin to make the decisive 2-1 after extra time for England.
Camera images clearly show how, shortly before Kane’s execution, a laser pointer is pointed at Schmeichel’s face for a few seconds. The 34-year-old Leicester City goalkeeper saved the penalty, but was powerless with the margin.
Penalty goal for England: whistle controversial, second ball in the game
Referee Danny Makkelie (Netherlands) had decided on a penalty for England in the 102nd minute after a supposed foul by Joakim Maehle on Raheem Sterling, which subsequently caused criticism.
A second ball was also involved in the run-up to the scene.
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