“Caught in 4K”- Fans SLAM Diogo Jota as Liverpool star ‘dives’ for penalty in 2-1 win over Wolves

Liverpool forward Diogo Jota was mocked by fans after he attempted to get a penalty by 'diving' onto the pitch despite not being fouled.

“Caught in 4K”- Fans SLAM Diogo Jota as Liverpool star ‘dives’ for penalty in 2-1 win over Wolves

Liverpool forward Diogo Jota was caught 'diving' to get a penalty for the club against Wolverhampton. (via Facebook)

Liverpool returned to winning ways as they claimed a thrilling 2-1 victory over Wolverhampton in the Premier League. However, Reds’ forward Diogo Jota was at the center of controversy after being accused of ‘diving’ to gain a penalty for his side.

The Reds’ came off the back of a two-match winless run in all competitions. They lost 1-0 to Plymouth Argyle in the FA Cup and drew 2-2 against city-rivals Everton. Following their recent victory over Wolves, Liverpool moved seven points clear at the top of the Premier League table. They now remain on top of the table with 60 points from 25 matches, while Arsenal is second with 53 points.

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It was quite an uphill task for the Reds to win against Vitor Pereira‘s side, who are currently battling relegation. Luis Diaz scored the opener for Liverpool in just the 15th minute of the match. Mohamed Salah made it 2-0 from the penalty spot, eight minutes before halftime. Matheus Cunha‘s long-range strike did give Wolves hope for a comeback, but Liverpool managed to hold on and secure a win.

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Interestingly, viewers caught Reds’ forward Diogo Jota diving for a penalty in the 57th minute of the match. The Portuguese forward dropped to the ground after being apparently challenged by Wolves defender Emmanuel Agbadou. Referee Simon Hooper immediately pointed to the spot. However, he reversed his decision after VAR replays showed Jota had simply thrown himself to the floor.

Amidst the diving controversy, the 28-year-old forward managed to avoid a yellow card for his antics on the pitch. Nonetheless, Jota failed to open his account against the Wolves, as he now remains goalless in his last four appearances for the club.

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Fans left fuming over Liverpool forward Diogo Jota’s ‘diving’ attempt to earn a penalty

Liverpool forward Diogo Jota was lamented by fans on social media after the 28-year-old attempted to earn a penalty for his side by ‘diving’. The Portuguese forward threw himself to the ground after coming into contact with Wolves’ Emmanuel Agbadou.

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Liverpool forward Diogo Jota was mocked by fans for his antics against Wolves. (via X)

Some fans went on to express dissatisfaction with the referee’s decision to not book Jota despite him being caught red-handed on the pitch-side monitor. A few others fumed that the forward was blatantly ‘cheating’. One fan hilariously claimed that there is no VAR during Liverpool matches. Another fan went on to state that Reds players are the best ‘divers’.

Moreover, Wolves boss Vitor Pereira was also left questioning referee Simon Hooper’s decisions throughout the match. He insisted that Ibrahima Konate should have been sent off for fouling Matheus Cunha twice in the first half.