Hannover 96’s Bundesliga victory at FC Koln on Sunday was shrouded in controversy after the winning goal came courtesy of a blatant handball.
As a first-half corner deflected towards the back post, Hannover midfielder Leon Andreasen clearly used his arm to touch the ball into the net.
Referee incredibly allows @Hannover96 midfielder Leon Andreasen’s goal to stand after he turns it in with his arm. http://t.co/npe7b3KNbB
— BT Sport Football (@btsportfootball) October 18, 2015
Despite the protests of the home side, referee Sebastian Dankert awarded the goal – which proved to be the only strike in Hannover’s 1-0 win.
Koln, who were looking to build on a 3-0 win at Schalke in their last match, were understandably p*ssed off, with manager Peter Stoger offering his glasses to the ref…
Hannover score with a handball against Köln, so coach Peter Stöger offered his glasses to referee Bastian Dankert. pic.twitter.com/mRwcs2txtg
— Archie Rhind-Tutt (@archiert1) October 18, 2015
