In the third round of the group stage of the 2024 U23 Asian Cup, the National Olympic Games will face the United Arab Emirates. Baihelam won a penalty for the Olympic team, but after a slow-motion review, the referee cancelled the penalty and the decision sparked controversy.
In the 20th minute of the game, Xie Wenneng swept the goal, and the National Olympic Games took the lead. In the 38th minute, a long-range shot from in front of the Baihoram penalty area was blocked by Zayed Sultan with his hand, and the referee awarded a penalty. Baihelamu immediately signaled to the coach's bench that he would take the penalty, but the coaching staff still asked Tao Qianglong to take the penalty.
Just as Tao Qianglong was about to take the penalty, the video assistant referee intervened and asked the referee to look back at slow motion. In slow motion, Sultan did block the ball with his hands, but his left hand didn't widen the defensive area.
After a long review of slow motion, the referee eventually canceled the penalty. Dong Lu analyzed, "His upper arm was close to his torso and was not opened. ”
It is worth mentioning that the referee awarded a falling ball to resume the game, which made Tao Qianglong very dissatisfied and thought that the National Olympic Games should get a corner kick. However, the referee insisted on his decision and pursued the resumption of the game. Dong Lu teased, "I didn't take advantage of it, and I couldn't be disadvantaged."