As incredible as it may seem, Mark Clattenburg got it right this time.
As the game between Croatia and Czech Republic neared its conclusion, the controversial English referee granted the Czechs a penalty kick, as defender Domagoj Vida cleared the ball with his right hand.
The incident took place during stoppage time, just minutes after the game had to be stopped due to some disturbance created by Croatian fans. Have a look at the game's defining moment.
Naturally, in time added on after flare incident, #CZE gets penalty, and @Necka7 cashes in to make it 2-2. #EURO2016 https://t.co/fbsvUiEBi9
— Derek (@DTang0426) June 17, 2016
Fans had to acknowledge that Clattenburg got it right this time. Here's how they reacted.
Clattenburg is a complete box office referee. Top stuff.
— Kerr Davidson (@kerr_davidson) June 17, 2016
Top, top decision by Clattenburg
— charlie muddyman (@c_muddyman) June 17, 2016
Only Mark Clattenburg could have reffed that game... The drama just follows him #CZECRO
— Liam Feaviour (@Liam_Feaviour) June 17, 2016
1) DEATH
— Sam's Army (@BarstoolSam) June 17, 2016
2) TAXES
3) CLATTENBURG HANDBALLS#CZE #CRO
Mark Clattenburg has stopped a game for crowd trouble and given a game-changing last minute penalty.
— HLTCO (@HLTCO) June 17, 2016
He won't shut up about this for years.
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