This controversial Dirk Kuyt penalty vs Sunderland gave Liverpool the lead in their Premier League fixture against the Black Cats on March 20, 2011. Liverpool eventually won 2-0 against Sunderland.
Sunderland vs Liverpool-20/3/11- 13.30 UK kick off.
The Kuyt penalty vs Sunderland was scored in the 34th minute of the game. The penalty against Sunderland was awarded after Jay Spearing had been fouled by John Mensah. The foul was outside the box, leading to referee Kevin Friend pointing for the free kick, but in a controversial decision, the linesman deemed that it was a penalty. ( Spearing took a tumble inside the box)