Cody Gakpo’s goal for the Netherlands against Romania in the Euro 2024 Round of 16 was ruled offside by VAR, despite initial celebrations from the Dutch fans. The goal was initially deemed valid, but after a VAR check, Gakpo was found to be marginally ahead of Radu Dragusin when the ball was played.
The Netherlands’ first goal against France in their Euro 2024 Group D match was controversially ruled out by the referee after a VAR review. Xavi Simons’ shot initially appeared to give the Dutch the lead, but the linesman flagged for offside. After consulting with VAR, the referee ultimately decided the goal should be disallowed due to Dutch defender Denzel Dumfries obstructing the French goalkeeper’s view.
Everton’s 2-0 win over Liverpool in the Merseyside derby could have been even more controversial, with Jarrad Branthwaite’s opening goal potentially being disallowed under new Premier League rules set to be introduced next season. According to ESPN, Branthwaite’s goal may have been chalked off if semi-automated offside technology had been in use. The technology, which was used during the 2022 World Cup, aims to speed up the decision-making process and be more accurate. In the current system, there is a ‘tolerance level’ for offside decisions, but the new technology will not have this tolerance level, meaning goals like Branthwaite’s may be disallowed more often.
Everton defender Jarrad Branthwaite scored the opening goal in their 2-0 win over Liverpool in the Merseyside derby, but the goal might not have been allowed next season due to a new ‘zero tolerance’ offside rule. The new technology will use semi-automated technology to help speed up the decision-making process on close offsides. Branthwaite was played fractions onside by Liverpool defender Ibrahim Konate, but the goal was given as his run fell ‘within the tolerance level of the current offside technology’. However, the ruling will change next season to have zero tolerance on decisions, meaning that Branthwaite’s goal might have been disallowed if it had been scored next season.
Controversy over an extra-time goal has emerged in the FA Cup clash between Coventry City and Manchester United. New footage suggests that Coventry’s Victor Torp may have been onside when he scored, despite being ruled out for offside by VAR. Coventry had fought back from a three-goal deficit to take the match to extra time, but their hopes of a dramatic winner were dashed by the offside call.
