Scamacca scored goal despite possible handball in the build-up!

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Scamacca scored after a possible handball. Screenshot/DAZN

West Ham beat Fulham in a match which included a controversial goal by Scamacca. The Hammers man scored after the ball may have struck his arm. The goal was initially disallowed, but the VAR gave it after a review.

West Ham got the three points at home to Fulham in a clash which saw the visitors take the lead through Pereira. The Hammers managed to turn it around thanks to goals from Bowen, Scamacca and Michail Antonio. 

The goal which saw West Ham go 2-1 up was controversial. The footballer received a ball from Paqueta and after controlling the ball, it struck him either on his arm or his side. 

Scamacca continued playing and chipped the goalkeeper, but the refereeruled it out for handball in the build-up. It is worth remembering that given Scamacca himself scored, if the ball had struck his arm, even accidentally, the goal should not have counted. However, the VAR deemed that the ball hit  his side and the goal was awarded

The decision led to complaints amongst the Fulham players and got people on social media talking. 

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