Oliver Glasner confirms discussions to let Liverpool score after controversial Crystal Palace goal

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SportFootballLiverpool FCOliver Glasner has given his verdict on Daniel Munoz's goal that halved the deficit in his side's 3-1 Premier League defeat at Liverpool on SaturdayCrystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner has issued his verdict on his side's controversial goal at Anfield on Saturday.Liverpool saw off a late fightback from the Eagles to secure a vital 3-1 victory in the Premier League.Daniel Munoz's strike in the 71st minute sparked fury with the home supporters as he put the ball into the back of the net when Reds goalkeeper Freddie Woodman was lying prone after suffering an injury.The Liverpool players were seen protesting against the decision to allow the goal to stand but Glasner backed it. He said: "I think the referee has to stop immediately if he believes it is a serious injury.FOLLOW OUR LIVERPOOL FC FACEBOOK PAGE!

In these situations, to demand the referee has to stop is dangerous for the future because we see in every set-play the keeper is involved in a duel."If he clears the ball with his arm, he stays on the ground and you never get a second phase."Glasner added: "This wouldn't be the best for football. He said: "The keeper saved the ball with his leg."Then the ball goes to Munoz, [Woodman] tries to stand up.

The keeper raises his arm, he didn't really see it. It was more or less the same time as the goal."While Glasner feels the correct decision was reached, he admitted there were "discussions" to allow Liverpool to score a goal to restore their two-goal lead.However, this was dependent on whether Woodman had to be substituted.He said: "We were discussing it to be honest.