West Ham’s Soucek calamity explained: Green and Upson have it worked out

Pundits Matthew Upson and Rob Green analyzed why referee Ruebyn Ricardo mistakenly awarded Queens Park Rangers a controversial penalty against West Ham United midfielder Tomas Soucek. Soucek made a clean challenge on Paul Smyth outside the penalty box during the Championship draw. Ricardo reportedly admitted his mistake after the match, while Sky Sports commentator Don Goodman described the penalty call as crazy.

Upson explained that the referee's sightline was likely obstructed by Soucek's body, preventing him from seeing the initial touch on the ball. Green noted that Morato blocked the linesman's vision, with both analysts concluding that the officiating team lacked necessary teamwork and acted too hastily.