Wolves star aims dig at referee for ‘losing control’ of Liverpool game

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Wolves defender Romain Saiss was particularly critical of referee Craig Pawson after losing 1-0 against Liverpool on Monday night.

The Frenchman took issue with a decision early on in the clash, with the hosts arguably deserving of a penalty-kick after Alisson floored Nelson Semedo in the area.

Saiss said Pawson ‘lost control’ of the game in the second-half, but admits his side didn’t do enough to take their own chances.

It was clearly a penalty,” the Wolves star said of the first-half incident (via the Echo). “I think the referee lost a bit the control of the game in the second half but we have to do more to score goals.”

Alisson appeared to foul Semedo in the penalty area

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Reminiscent of Liverpool in recent weeks, Monday night’s hosts weren’t clinical enough going forward, despite carving out numerous opportunities.

It can certainly be argued the decision to not award Wolves a penalty in the opening stages was harsh, with Alisson seemingly fouling Semedo in the 18-yard box.

Whether it’d have had an impact on the result, we’ll now never know, with Diogo Jota scoring the match-winner – and only goal – just before the half-time break.

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