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"VAR review found Dominic Solanke in an offside position."
Tottenham won 1-0 thanks to Lucas Beribal's winning goal in the 43rd minute of the second half in the first leg of the Carabao Cup semifinals at home on the 9th (Korea time).
Son Heung-min was replaced by an injury after 73 minutes of starting, and Yang Min-hyuk was named on the replacement list for the first time. Tottenham, the leader who forgot how to lose, won a thrilling first victory over Liverpool under Arne Slot. A small history was also written in English football in a hot match and decisive scene where he could not take his eyes off the final whistle.
Tottenham scored the first goal in the 32nd minute of the second half, breaking the balance of the 0-0 tight game. Dominic Solanke, who took over Pedro Porro's through pass, hit the back space and hit a shot between Liverpool's defense past goalkeeper Alisson to break the net. However, VAR readings were made on the goal scene and offside was declared. The goal was not recognized as Solanke was ahead of Liverpool defender Trent Alexander-Arnold.
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As part of a trial run of VAR reviews for the two Carabao Cup semi-finals, the referee explained to the crowd directly through the microphone why the goal was not recognized. "Review Dominic Solanke was in an offside position." The referee's voice rang out on the ground, and disappointed Tottenham home fans booed.
Referee Stuart Atwell became the first referee to inform fans of the VAR reading results live inside the stadium.
The day before, referee John Brooks did not have a VAR review in the match between Arsenal and Newcastle at the Emirates Stadium, so referee Atwell was named in the 'first history' in English football history. Ahead of the Carabao Cup semi-final, the EFL will have VAR readings in the stadium from this semi-final match and VAR announcements in the stadium will be introduced for the first time in English football historyIf the facts such as handball and offside decisions due to the scorer's mistake are confirmed after the primary referee checks the monitor in the stadium, this final decision should be announced to the audience. Only the final verdict will be announced' has established the principle. 'The VAR guidance in the stadium has been successfully introduced at several FIFA-hosted tournaments, including the 2023 Australia-New Zealand Women's World Cup, and aims to increase clarity and understanding of key decisions for supporters in the stadium and fans watching at home.'
Reporter Jeon Young-ji sky4us@sportschosun.com
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
