Home Football VаR Disаllоws Virgil vаn Dijk’s Gоаl аs Endо is Deemed оffside аnd Impeding Plаy in Liverpооl’s Clаsh аgаinst Chelseа

VаR Disаllоws Virgil vаn Dijk’s Gоаl аs Endо is Deemed оffside аnd Impeding Plаy in Liverpооl’s Clаsh аgаinst Chelseа

Football — 02/25/2024

Liverpool’s Virgil van Dijk had a goal disallowed by VAR due to a controversial offside decision in the Carabao Cup final against Chelsea. In the 60th minute of the match, Van Dijk thought he had scored after heading in Andy Robertson’s free kιck. 

VAR under fire as Virgil van Dijk goal chalked off for controversial offside decision vs Chelsea

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However, after a lengthy VAR review, the goal was ruled offside because Wataru Endo was considered to be obstructing Levi Colwill from an offside position. The decision was met with criticism, with Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher describing it as “incredibly harsh.” On the other hand, former Premier League referee Mike Dean believed that the referee had made the correct call.