What VAR decision caused controversy for Newcastle?

VAR disallowed a Newcastle goal for Joe Willock because his forehead was deemed marginally offside.

Would Digne's challenge on Murphy result in a red card with VAR?

It is uncertain if VAR would have upgraded Digne's yellow card to a red for his challenge on Murphy, with on-field decisions often upheld.

What type of foul was Bizot's challenge on Murphy?

Bizot's challenge on Murphy was assessed as potentially serious foul play or denying an obvious goal-scoring opportunity.

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VAR Controversy: Offside Foreheads & Red Card Debates

15 Feb

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Summary

VAR disallowed a Newcastle goal due to a marginal offside on Joe Willock's forehead.
Digne's late challenge on Murphy sparked debate over potential red card reviews.
Bizot's knee-high challenge on Murphy was assessed for serious foul play or DOGSO.

VAR Controversy: Offside Foreheads & Red Card Debates

VAR's implementation continues to be a talking point, with a recent offside decision against Newcastle's Joe Willock sparking controversy. The technology disallowed a goal due to Willock's forehead being marginally offside, a call that drew significant debate.

The effectiveness of VAR in reviewing serious foul play is also under scrutiny. It is unclear if a VAR intervention would have resulted in a red card for Digne's challenge on Jacob Murphy, given precedents where only glancing contact led to yellow cards. The speed of Digne's tackle and the lack of follow-through on Murphy's shin were factors considered.

Another incident involved Bizot's knee-high challenge on Murphy, which could have been classified as serious foul play or denying an obvious goal-scoring opportunity. However, the general run of play not being directly towards goal and the possibility of another defender intervening likely meant the on-field decision would have been upheld.

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