Fans can’t believe what they’re hearing as PGMOL release VAR audio from Tottenham v Liverpool including that controversial moment.
The audio recordings of discussions between the match officials on Luis Diaz’s disallowed goal against Tottenham have been made available for everyone to hear.
This comes after Liverpool questioned the Premier League for the audio after the controversy in the first half of the 2-1 defeat.
Video assistant referee Darren England didn’t overrule when Liverpool’s Diaz was wrongly flagged offside, with the audio having England saying the check is “perfect” before swearing when he realises a mistake has been made.
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PGMOL / PREMIER LEAGUE STATEMENT:
Process leading to incorrect offside decision against Luis Diaz not being overturned explained as well as PGMOL statement
Referees’ body PGMOL has released the full audio from the VAR hub relating to the Luis Diaz goal that was incorrectly disallowed in Tottenham Hotspur v Liverpool on Saturday.
PGMOL have also provided the following information:
“As stated shortly after the full-time whistle on Saturday evening, we acknowledged in a statement that a significant human error had occurred during the aforementioned match, which we recognise should have resulted in a goal being awarded through VAR intervention.
“As with all goal situations, the VAR team checked every aspect of the goal. After the on-field officials had disallowed the goal for offside, the checking phase and process started and was carried out correctly by the VAR. The kick-point selection was accurate and the use of a single 2D line on the foot of the second rear-most defender was also correctly positioned.
“The image created showed that Luis Diaz was clearly onside, without the need for the insertion of a second line. In a lapse of concentration and loss of focus in that moment, the VAR lost sight of the on-field decision and he incorrectly communicated “check complete”, therefore inadvertently confirming the on-field decision. He did this without any dialogue with the AVAR [Assistant VAR].
“The match then restarted immediately. After a few seconds, the Replay Operator and then the AVAR queried the check-complete outcome with the VAR and asked him to review the image that had been created, pointing out that the original on-field decision had been offside, but this was not communicated to the on-field team at any point during the match.
“The VAR team then gave consideration as to whether the game could be stopped at that point, however the VAR and AVAR concluded that the VAR protocol within the Laws of the Game would not permit that to happen, and they decided intervention was not possible as play had restarted.
“The audio between the on-field team of match officials and the VAR team is below.
“PGMOL has carried out a review into the circumstances which led to this incorrect outcome and the subsequent learnings will be implemented to mitigate the risk of errors occurring in the future.”
PGMOL statement
PGMOL also issued the following statement:
“PGMOL can confirm that we have carried out a review into the circumstances which led to the Luis Diaz goal being incorrectly disallowed for offside in the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur FC and Liverpool FC.
“We recognise standards fell short of expectations and acknowledged the error to Liverpool immediately after the conclusion of the fixture.
“A detailed report, including the key learnings and immediate actions taken, alongside the audio between the on-field officials and VAR team has been submitted to the Premier League, who have shared it with Liverpool FC and subsequently all other Premier League Clubs.
“The review of the on-field and VAR decision-making processes and application of the decision-making principles has identified the following key learnings to mitigate against the risk of a future error:
– Guidance to Video Match Officials has always emphasised the need for efficiency, but never at the expense of accuracy. This principle will be clearly reiterated
– A new VAR Communication Protocol will be developed to enhance the clarity of communication between the referee and the VAR team in relation to on-field decisions
– As an additional step to the process, the VAR will confirm the outcome of the VAR check process with the AVAR before confirming the final decision to the on-field officials
“PGMOL are committed to enhancing VAR performance through a new training programme which started this season and focuses on process and best practice for all VARs, AVARs and Replay Operators in their specific roles. While we have a number of FIFA-recognised VARs, work is ongoing to create a dedicated pool of VAR specialists.
“The VAR and AVAR in question were removed from their remaining fixtures in Match Round 7 in the Premier League and have not been included in the appointments for Match Round 8 this weekend.
“PGMOL and The FA have also agreed to review the policy to allow match officials to officiate matches outside of FIFA or UEFA appointments.”
As mentioned, fans can’t believe what they’re hearing as PGMOL release VAR audio from Tottenham v Liverpool…
@Harsha111000: Compare this with the professionality followed in video reviews in other sports. 🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️
@AFC_T91: Pure cinema, I do feel for them a bit but my god that is an absolute bloody shambles.
@Bob_Helpful: My main take is that they’re trying to do everything so quickly that it got rushed and confused. A product of all the pressure they’ve been under to make quick calls
@itfcdj: Can’t understand why the linesman gave him offside in the first place, to the naked eye it’s not close and advantage is supposed to be to the attacking team, isn’t it?!
@victor8k: Why is Darren England saying ”can’t do anything” over and over? I remember United getting a penalty after the final whistle was blown, cus of VAR intervention. But an offside freekick and throw-in is deemed too far to grant a goal? Mr. England needs checking tbf.
@Mobyhaque1; Darren England needs to be fired. He is not fit for this role and you clowns in PGMOL run a Mickey Mouse amateur organization
@Leedzzlad: I’ve just listened to the audio from the Tottenham vs Liverpool game & straight away you can see a problem of too many people talking over each other and at the same time. The ref should be told by one voice only whether it’s a goal penalty offside or whatever. Far too much noise
@northbankninja: They bloody sound like they’re all on work experience. Where do you find these guys? Fml
@AfcAggregator: Don’t understand why they don’t broadcast the live conversations like they do in rugby 🤷🏼‍♂️ Would add so much more transparency
@Mr_BA6: The video audio makes it so much worse. The chaos is utterly pathetic. How can VAR say “can’t do anything”, You didn’t care when full time whistle was blown at Brighton but pulled players back on for a penalty. Lying frauds.
@mightyscoop: No conspiracy, just a catastrophic collapse of communication caused by the chaotic cacophony of everyone speaking at once and no-one taking charge. Would like to have seen Michael Oliver exert his authority as he seemed to know what had gone on.
@benhallidayCUFC: Unbelievable. What an absolute shambles! We have the worst VAR in world football. In the most watched, most lucrative league in the world! It’s honestly an absolute joke!
@matthicksonn: There is a massive difference between this and the footage that Howard Webb showed us on MNF last season. In this clip it all seems very rushed and lots of people were all talking over eachother, whereas last season they all seemed calm and took their time to make their decision.
@StevieDryden: The audio is pretty damning imo. Seems to be all on Darren England rushing his decision without looking at it properly. His assistants seem to do their jobs. He didn’t even notice the mistake when the game restarted. Total lack of diligence on his part. Deserves to be reprimanded
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