Boateng gets hammered over handball incident

Boateng blasted after flagrant handball to allow Italy's equalizer

July 2, 2016 By Oscar Rojas

Topics: UEFA Euro 2016, Germany, Italy, Jerome Boateng

Bayern Munich's defender tried to clear the ball from his box, but he did it with a rather strange gesture which gave the Azzurri a spot kick.

When things seemed to be on a roll for Germany, one of their most reliable players made a big mistake that allowed Italy's equalizer.

Jerome Boateng wasn't able to clear a cross inside Germany's box fairly, hitting the ball with his right hand. Referee Viktor Kassai didn't hesitate and awarded the Azzurri a penalty kick, which was scored by Leonardo Bonucci moments later.

WATCH: Boateng's handball that gave way for the momentary draw (Content is Geo-Restricted)

⚽️ GOAL!! #GER 1-1 #ITA | @bonucci_leo19 buries the gift of a pen from @JB17Official #EURO2016 #beinauseuro #GERITA https://t.co/s98nyhnor2
— beIN SPORTS (@beINSPORTS_AUS) July 2, 2016

Some fans mocked Boateng's poor defensive skills. Here are some of their reactions.

#ThatMomentWhen Jerome Boateng decided to play basketball. #GER #ITA pic.twitter.com/GOQ6Ar7iz4
— BBC Sporf (@BBCSporf) July 2, 2016

What Jerome Boateng was trying. #GERITA pic.twitter.com/EY1BR7ihxB
— Fans Of Sport (@FansOfSport) July 2, 2016

Jerome Boateng is the worst best defender in the world.
— Alex Shaw (@AlexShawESPN) July 2, 2016

Dab dance from Jerome Boatengpic.twitter.com/NW6iCtuJCI
— Cristiano Ronaldo (@Cr7Prince4ever) July 2, 2016

#Boateng handball be like he wanted to fly out of the #Bordeaux stadium.#UEFAEURO2016 #GERITA #FootballExtraaa pic.twitter.com/sHE0R1dRim
— Jeeva B. Gunasekaran (@j26anfield) July 2, 2016

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