League to Decide Scorer - Ipswich Town News
The Football League are set to decide who scored the Blues' winning goal against West Ham at Upton Park on Boxing Day. Martijn Reuser's shot appeared to be diverted goalwards by Pablo Couñago, but replays showed that it was Hammers' defender Tomas Repka who got the final touch.
Both Town and West Ham gave the goal to the Spaniard in their official reports but referee Barry Knight credited it to Reuser. The Dutchman is claiming it and looks likely to eventually be given his first goal of the season after a video panel views it this week.
The Blues' third goal against Derby on Saturday may also face similar League scrutiny. Shefki Kuqi appeared to get the last touch after keeper Lee Grant spilled Reuser's freekick and is claiming his fifth goal for Town since his move from Sheffield Wednesday.
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