Hien tipped the ball away with his hand, triggering protests from the Liverpool players. The referee then awarded a yellow card, a decision that caused dissatisfaction for Crouch.

Speaking on TNT Sports, Crouch expressed his opinion that a red card should have been given, pointing out the intentional nature of the handball and the potential scoring opportunity for Liverpool. He mentioned that Diaz’s skill at taking the ball across defenders made the situation even more significant.

After the match, Crouch further emphasized his belief that it could have been a red card, emphasizing Diaz’s ability to outmaneuver the defender and the uncertainty of where his next touch would occur. He asserted that the handball was blatant and impacted the game.

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