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VAR Cruel Blow: Wirtz's Goal Ruled Out
29 Aug
Summary
- Florian Wirtz scored a goal for Liverpool that was later disallowed.
- VAR review revealed Jeremie Frimpong was offside in the build-up.
- The disallowed goal occurred during a Premier League match at Anfield.

During a Premier League fixture at Anfield Stadium, Liverpool's Florian Wirtz scored a goal that was initially met with jubilation from the home crowd. The packed stadium believed the equalizer had arrived just after the half-hour mark. However, the celebrations were quickly halted following a Video Assistant Referee (VAR) check.
It was determined that Jeremie Frimpong had been in an offside position during the build-up to Wirtz's goal. Consequently, the referee disallowed the goal, dashing Liverpool's hopes of an immediate comeback in the crucial match against Nottingham Forest. The incident occurred on August 29, 2026.