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Michael Owen has blasted the handball rule as an 'absolute mess' after West Ham were denied a late penalty following a four-minute VAR check in Thursday's Europa League defeat against Freiburg.
The Hammers fell to a single-goal in the round of 16 first-leg clash at the Europa-Park Stadion as Michael Gregoritsch struck late, but felt they should have been awarded a spot-kick deep in stoppage time.
A cross into the box destined for the head of Czech international Tomas Soucek was intercepted by the hand of Noah Weisshaupt who appeared to have his arm raised in an unnatural position.
What followed was a lengthy VAR check that involved referee Alejandro Hernandez who after reviewing the incident on a pitchside monitor decided there was no infringement committed by the Freiburg player.
Former Liverpool striker Owen fumed at the decision afterwards where he slated the handball rule's interpretation.
Michael Owen has blasted the handball rule as an 'absolute mess' after West Ham were denied a late penalty against Freiburg
Owen questioned the interpretation of the handball rule after West Ham had their claims dismissed
Speaking on TNT Sport, Owen stated: 'You can [see West Ham
