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It was the decisive game situation in the final of the Club World Cup.
In the 59th minute, Joshua Kimmich crossed Bayern striker Robert Lewandowski.
The world footballer was able to assert himself against the rushing Tigres goalkeeper Nahuel Guzman - but when he put the ball on the goal scorer Benjamin Pavard, he touched the game device lightly with his hand.
So did an irregular goal decide the game in Qatar on Thursday evening and enable Bayern to achieve their historic triumph?
Although referee Esteban Ostojich checked Lewandowski's alleged offside position, the Uruguayan did not subject the handball to another video check.
Handball overlooked: Referee Esteban Ostojich
Source: REUTERS
A wrong approach by the referee and his colleagues on the sidelines and in front of the video screen, as Thorsten Kinhöfer said after the final.
“He got the ball in his arm and the goal fell immediately afterwards.
That is the bottom line.
If there had been three or four moves in between after that, it would be a new game situation.
But that is immediate and accordingly irregular, ”said the former referee“ Bild ”.
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"That a final of the Club World Cup will be decided - that is a little bit with taste," said Kinhöfer.
“It's a story that isn't exactly conducive to the video referee.
If Lewandowski plays the ball with his hand, the goal is irregular. "
Despite the controversial goal, the Mexicans presented themselves as fair losers and did not go into the 59th minute of the game afterwards.
"Unfortunately, that's football," said defender Carlos Salcedo.
“We leave the square with our heads held high.
It was a tough opponent, we fought hard, but that's how it is.
I hope that one day we will have the opportunity to play against them again. "