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The second half of the Hannover 96 vs. Schalke 04 match exploded with *controversy* immediately after the restart. Just seconds into the half, the referee pointed to the spot for a *handball* against Schalke defender **Vitalie Becker**, a crucial moment that could have brought the score back to 2-1 and changed the entire game.

But then came the *shock* call: after a lengthy *VAR review* at the monitor, the on-field decision was **overturned**. The referee determined that Becker's arm had not made him "unnaturally bigger" as a cross struck him from point-blank range.

Former top referee *Manuel Gräfe* was one of the loudest voices to criticize the decision, calling it a classic example of confusing and inconsistent **refereeing**. Was this the correct application of the **handball rule**, or did the video assistant referee prevent Hannover from getting a lifeline?

Watch the full sequence and the aftermath of the controversial non-call that defined the second half of this 2. Bundesliga clash.

Schalke Penalty Controversy | SCANDALOUS VAR REVERSAL: The #H96S04 Penalty That SHOCKED Germany!

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