Scotland boss Steve Clarke has defended Leeds United skipper Liam Cooper who was penalised by officials following a VAR review during the Tartan Army’s friendly defeat to France.
Cooper earned his latest cap for Scotland after their qualification for next summer’s European Championships was confirmed earlier this week, and was named in Clarke’s line-up for the friendly fixture with World Cup finalists France. The French ran out 4-1 winners on the night at Stade Pierre-Mauroy, situated on the outskirts of the northern city Lille, despite Brighton and Hove Albion midfielder Billy Gilmour opening the scoring in the 11th minute.
Cooper had a hand, quite literally, in the award of France’s penalty as the Leeds captain was deemed to have illegally held Olivier Giroud’s shirt as the two grappled inside Scotland’s penalty area. Cooper was booked as a result, but only after the incident was referred to VAR, who directed match official Tobias Stieler to sanction a penalty for the hosts after reviewing the pitchside monitor. 'I have to say I don’t think the VAR should have got involved in the penalty decision.
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