The penalty, initially stopped, was finally withdrawn, here’s why.
How cruel it is for the France team and Mike Maignan. Following a foul by Upamecano, Poland obtained a penalty in the 78th minute of play. Initially, Robert Lewandowski, who made several stops in his race, saw his shot on goal stopped by Mike Maignan.
Problem, the number 1 goalkeeper of the Blues and AC Milan, did not stay on his goal line before diving. A strict rule which obliges the referee to withdraw the penalty from the FC Barcelona striker. Unfortunately, even though both decided to choose the same side, Robert Lewandowski equalized this time.
The exact rule: The goalkeeper is now allowed to have only one foot touching the goal line (or, in the case of a jump, in alignment with the goal line) when the penalty is taken. “ A decision taken in this direction because “It is easier to determine if both feet are not on the line.” Moreover, “as the shooter can delay his run, it is reasonable that the goalkeeper cannot take a step forward.”