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Video Assistant Referee causes controversy every week in the Premier League, but how are decisions made, and are they correct?
After each weekend we take a look at the major incidents, to examine and explain the process both in terms of VAR protocol and the Laws of the Game.
In this week’s VAR Review: Looking at two penalty claims for Newcastle United in their 3-3 draw with Liverpool. Plus, VAR learns from its mistakes as Southampton’s Jack Stephens is sent off vs. Chelsea, and how assistant referees are being fast-tracked into the video chair.
Possible penalty: Quansah challenge on Isak
What happened: Alexander Isak broke into the area in the 77th minute and went down under a challenge from Jarell Quansah, The Newcastle United striker wanted a penalty, but referee Andy Madley allowed play to continue. It was looked at by the VAR, Stuart Attwell.
VAR decision: No penalty.
VAR review: On first view, it looked like a certain penalty, with Quansah placing his leg across Isak in trying to make the challenge.
However, the replay from the behind the goal showed that the Liverpool defender got a touch on the ball and, crucially, this came before he made contact with the striker.
Verdict: As Quansah didn’t go through his opponent to get to the ball, and the tackle wasn’t reckless in nature, there’s no grounds for a VAR intervention. Indeed, if a penalty had been awarded it’s likely it would have been overturned.
Bonus bit: Newcastle were furious when the referee blew for full-time as they launched a counter-attack. Guidance tells referees to allow the last attack to play out when time has elapsed: Five minutes were added, and the clock ticked to the ’96th when Liverpool were going forward and the ball ended up with Newcastle goalkeeper Nick Pope.
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