Greenwood Equalizes Despite Missed Penalty Claim
Mason Greenwood scored an equalizing free-kick after Fenerbahce were not awarded a penalty for a foul on him against Liverpool.
Updated on Nov. 4, 2026 in Soccer
Mason Greenwood was shoved by Kostas Tsimikas as he was played through on goal midway through the first half against Liverpool, and no penalty was awarded. Trey Nyoni put Liverpool in front before Greenwood equalised with a free-kick that was deflected past Alisson.
Why it matters
The decision not to award a penalty or review the incident with VAR removed a potential scoring chance and shaped the game's early momentum. The equaliser shows how a deflection can alter the outcome of a set piece.
Greenwood's free-kick was deflected off Jeremy Jacquet and wrong-footed Alisson, with no penalty awarded for the earlier shove by Kostas Tsimikas. The extraction does not provide further advanced metrics for the match.
The players
Mason Greenwood
Mason Greenwood is an English forward known for his goalscoring and his return to professional football after a previous period out of the game.
Liverpool
Liverpool is an English football club based in Liverpool and one of the most successful clubs in English football history.
The details
Kostas Tsimikas used both hands to push Mason Greenwood as he was attempting a shot on goal, and the officials did not call a penalty or refer the incident to VAR. Greenwood then equalised with a free-kick that Jeremy Jacquet turned his back to, deflecting the ball past Alisson.
Timeline
Midway through the first half: Greenwood is played through on goal and shoved by Tsimikas.
Moments later: Trey Nyoni puts Liverpool in front with a deflected effort.
Moments later: Greenwood equalises with a free-kick.
Season Trajectory
The decision not to review the Tsimikas shove falls within ongoing debate over when VAR intervenes in Champions League matches. Greenwood's equaliser keeps the contest level and affects the group-stage picture for both clubs.
The equaliser and the disallowed penalty claim change how the match can be tracked for fantasy and standings purposes. The result leaves both clubs' points tallies affected by a single disputed moment.
The takeaway
Officiating decisions like the missed shove can shift a match's flow even when the scoreboard later evens out. Viewers tracking the competition should watch how VAR protocols are applied to similar contact in the box.
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