VAR decision detrimental to integrity of EPL — Liverpool FC

Liverpool expressed their frustration on Sunday, stating that a flawed VAR decision, leading to the loss of a goal in their 2-1 defeat against Tottenham, had a detrimental impact on the integrity of the sport.

The PGMOL, responsible for referees, acknowledged a “significant human error” that resulted in Luis Diaz’s goal not being awarded during a VAR review, despite initially being flagged offside. PGMOL chief Howard Webb personally apologized to Liverpool on Saturday evening.

The match officials responsible for the error were removed from duty for the remainder of the Premier League weekend.

Liverpool released a statement acknowledging the PGMOL’s admission of failure, emphasizing that the correct application of the rules of the game did not occur, which undermined sporting integrity. They also expressed dissatisfaction with the insufficient time given for the correct decision and the absence of subsequent intervention.

Liverpool indicated their intention to explore further actions to address the situation.

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A victory at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium would have put them at the top of the Premier League table. However, their challenges escalated when Curtis Jones received a straight red card after VAR intervention, and their frustration increased when Luis Diaz’s goal was disallowed, despite replays showing he was onside.

Despite being reduced to 10 men, Liverpool managed to equalize before halftime, but then saw Diogo Jota sent off, leaving them with nine men for the final 20 minutes.

Ultimately, Joel Matip’s 96th-minute own goal handed Spurs victory, leading Jurgen Klopp to describe the game as one marked by unfair circumstances and crazy decisions.