Europa League: Smalling falls to a comic VAR decision, Twitter reacts

It is the 95th minute of the game and AS Roma are leading by 1-0 at home against Borussia Monchengladbach. The fans are happy as their side is just seconds away from a hard-fought victory. Suddenly, the referee awards a penalty to the away team for a handball against AS Roma defender Chris Smalling. AS Roma players and fans are equally stunned as the ball hit Smalling's face instead and he's been booked for it too. No VAR and Monchengladbach's captain Lars Stindl scores from the spot. The controversial decision has been the talking point ever since as both the clubs and players turned to Twitter to express their thoughts.

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Watch as the incident unfolded

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Monchengladbach did have a host of chances as Pau Lopez bailed them out time and time again

Roma have expressed their disappointment but decide to move on as there can be mistakes sometimes. 

Chris Smalling rightly couldn't believe what he just witnessed and must be gutted to see his side drop three points.  

Monchengladbach seemed to be happy with that decision 

As they apparently think they deserved an equaliser 

But poking fun can never be missed

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