Nottingham Forest’s Ron Walker believes they may have gained a penalty against Luton Town in the nineteenth minute.
The Sky Sports reporter made the remarks while covering today’s game live from Kenilworth Road.
So, what happened between Luton Town and Nottingham Forest? Let us have a look.
Nottingham Forest might have won a penalty against Luton Town.
Walker believes Nuno Espirito Santo’s team could have had a penalty kick in today’s Premier League game if Divock Origi had been a little less honest.
The Sky Sports reporter said: “To be cynical, Origi might have left a leg in on (Thomas) Kaminski, gone over, and given Darren England a choice.
“He was honest, jumped over the diving goalkeeper and got nothing for his troubles.”
Origi deserves credit for not cheating, though we’re sure a few Nottingham Forest fans would have rather the Belgian to indulge in the dark arts and calm their anxieties ahead of today’s relegation six-pointer.
Chris Wood eventually calmed the away end at Kenilworth Road with a magnificent goal to put Nottingham Forest ahead 1-0, before the Hatters had an equaliser disallowed owing to a handball.
Rob Edwards’ team eventually drew level after Luke Berry broke Nottingham Forest’s hearts in the 89th minute.
There was perhaps some evidence of things evening themselves out in today’s clash after Luton Town saw an equaliser disallowed.
Had the officials missed that one as well, Nuno would have presumably gone berserk.
Fortunately, there was no such controversy in today’s crucial six-pointer, and Wood’s 10th goal of the season was enough to ensure Nottingham Forest did not suffer a catastrophic defeat.
It is unlikely that it would have been awarded anyway.
Even if Origi had initiated contact with Kaminski’s leg, we doubt Darren England would have awarded a penalty kick considering the recent refereeing standards in Nottingham Forest matches.
Nuno is undoubtedly still upset with last week’s disputed incident involving Jakub Moder, who should have been sent off for a challenge on Neco Williams.
There was some evidence of things evening out in today’s match after Luton Town had an equalizer disallowed.
If the officials had missed that one as well, Nuno would have probably gone insane.
Fortunately, there was no disagreement in today’s critical six-pointer, as Wood’s tenth goal of the season was enough to keep Nottingham Forest from suffering a crushing defeat.
