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'It's a penalty!' Ally McCoist convinced Cardiff City done out of a spot kick at Liverpool as Roy Keane and Ian Wright divided over flashpoint

ITV commentator Ally McCoist was adamant Cardiff City were done out of a penalty at Liverpool in the first half of the fourth-round FA Cup clash against Liverpool.

With just 20 minutes on the clock, the impressive Mark Harris did well to get his body goal-side of Ibrahima Konate to win the ball from him over on the far touchline.

The Wales international then drove into the box while the Frenchman scrambled to get back at his man.

But when the Bluebirds forward entered the penalty area, Konate made a clumsy-looking challenge on Harris from behind, clearly catching the striker as he closed in on goal.

Harris hit the deck before he, and 7,000 Cardiff fans in unison, screamed for a penalty, which was not given. It was confirmed that VAR were checking the decision, while co-commentator McCoist nailed his colours to the mast, stating it was a clear penalty.

"He did well there, uses his body well to get across there," McCoist said on commentary while watching a replay of the incident.

"I tell you what, he comes across Konate, I think that's a penalty. I think it's a penalty, Sam.

"He gets his body across... I'm giving a penalty there."

However, the pundits in the studio at half were inclined to disagree with the Scot.

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Former Arsenal striker Ian Wright said of Harris: "I think that when he goes through I don't think he fancies getting past Konate and he has just stepped across him.

"That's going to naturally bring you down, I think the referee has made a good decision.

"Shift it to the left and get a cross to your partner!"

While ex-Manchester United captain Roy Keane also believed Andy Madeley, and VAR, made the right call.

"I think it would have been smarter to slow himself down and back into him," he added. "I don't think it is a penalty."

At the start of the second half, McCoist added: "I think I'll have a chat with Wrighty after the game.

"I don't think I agree with him."

You can follow the second half here.

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