Every week, the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) sparks controversy in the Premier League. But how exactly are these decisions made, and more importantly, are they accurate?
In the aftermath of each weekend’s matches, we delve into the major incidents to dissect and clarify the VAR protocol and its alignment with the Laws of the Game.
On Monday, Chelsea’s commanding 4-1 triumph against Tottenham Hotspur unfolded as an unrelenting spectacle of excitement, featuring red cards, contentious disallowed goals, a penalty, and a seemingly never-ending involvement of VAR. Let’s dive into the unfolding drama.”
In the 14th minute: Son’s goal was disallowed due to offside.
The sequence of events: With Tottenham already holding a 1-0 lead, the excitement surged as Son Heung-Min appeared to extend their advantage by connecting with a precise pass from Brennan Johnson. However, the linesman raised the offside flag.
VAR verdict: The goal was disallowed.
VAR analysis: It was a tight call, but upon review, Son was found to be slightly ahead of the last defender.