England U15s beat Bolivia on uncontested penalty in World Cup chaos

Summarised from 3 outlets · Updated 30 Oct, 10:53 · Archive

England's Under-15 World Cup campaign descended into chaos when they beat Bolivia with a controversial last-minute penalty that Bolivian players refused to defend. England were awarded the 41st-minute penalty after West Ham's Emmanuel Famokun was brought down, though Daily Mail Sport reports the contact appeared to take place outside the box. The decision sparked protests from Bolivia's players, who immediately surrounded the referee. A Bolivian coach marched onto the pitch and pointed to where the challenge had occurred. The referee issued multiple cards to Bolivian backroom staff.

In protest, Bolivia's players moved away from the penalty area and gathered by the touchline while the kick was taken. Their goalkeeper stood by the right-hand post and allowed Famokun to roll the ball into the opposite corner without contesting the spot kick. Tensions escalated after the final whistle, with Bolivia's players sarcastically applauding the referee. A Bolivian substitute was sent off for attempting to attack the referee after a coach had confronted the official. England's players and staff rushed in to protect the referee as altercations broke out between the two sets of players.

How it is being reported

• England Under-15s in fresh World Cup controversy after uncontested penalty dramaEarlier this week, England’s Under-15s walked off the pitch during their match against Republic of Ireland following an allegation of racismIndependent Sport · 30 Oct, 12:26
• England U15s rush to protect referee from being attacked by opponents in extraordinary scenesMore drama ensued at the U15 World Cup during England's match with BoliviaThe Mirror · 30 Oct, 12:24
• England Under 15s in new World Cup chaos as their opponents REFUSE to face last-minute penalty, giving them an empty net, before the Young Lions have to step in to defend the refereeEngland's Under-15 World Cup campaign has once again descended into chaos after they beat Bolivia with an uncontested last-kick penalty.Daily Mail Sport · 30 Oct, 10:24

In this story: England U15s · Bolivia · Emmanuel Famokun · West Ham

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