Guy Demel found himself at the center of controversy on Sunday in England after scoring his first goal for West Ham United. The Ivory Coast defender equalized for West Ham against Liverpool, but his goal sparked debate due to a perceived foul committed by his teammate Andy Carroll on Liverpool goalkeeper Simon Mignolet.
Despite protests from the Liverpool players, the referee allowed Demel’s goal to stand. However, it did not ultimately lead to victory for West Ham, as Steven Gerrard scored another penalty to secure a 2-1 win for Liverpool.
The contentious nature of Demel’s goal has led to widespread discussion and debate among football fans and pundits. The match result keeps Liverpool at the top of the Premier League standings.
Watch the controversial goal here.
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