PEP TAKES A POP OVER SPOT-KICK

Blues boss hits out as pen claim is denied

By Rick Taylor

BIRMINGHAM City boss Pep Clotet insisted his side should have been awarded a penalty in the final minutes of their draw at QPR.
Scott Hogan scored twice for the Blues and his 80th-minute equaliser extended their unbeaten run to 13 matches.
But Clotet felt there should have been a spot-kick and a chance for Hogan to complete his hat-trick following a stoppage-time challenge on the striker by Yoann Barbet.
Clotet suggested a penalty might have been given had Hogan not initially stayed on his feet, before stumbling.
“Again, we ...

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