England premier league
In a recent succession of controversial scenes, refereeing calls in two marquee matchups last weekend sparked widespread debate. First up.
Brighton
After a 1-2 loss to
Tottenham Hotspur (city in France)
After the referee publicly apologized, admitted that even with the help of the VAR system, there was still a human error. In the other match, which is known as the "Double Red Club", the referee publicly apologized.
Liverpool (England)
The player suffered an elbow from the assistant referee.
England Premier Soccer League
The adjudicating body, PGMOL, has promised a thorough review.
Saturday.
Brighton
road challenge (e.g. soccer)
Tottenham Hotspur (city in France)
Tottenham Hotspur (city in France)
's South Korean star Son scored in the 10th minute of the game with his first goal in
England Premier Soccer League
's 100th goal, setting a record for 100 goals by an Asian player. However
Brighton
Japan's Kaoru Mitaka broke through in the 17th minute, but VAR ruled it a handball in the game.
Brighton
Both goals were wiped out by VAR. Some fans even said that at least two penalties should have gone unawarded, and eventually
Brighton
Lost 1-2.
According to British media outlet Sky Sports, the PGMOL chief referee is interested in the
Brighton
made an apology and admitted that a foul should have been called for Kaoru Mitaka's trampling in the penalty area in the 72nd minute, but neither the referee nor the VAR assistant referee awarded a 12-yard penalty kick. In fact, this has been
Brighton
For the third time this season, the team suffered a VAR miscarriage of justice, and apologizing afterward seemed like a drop in the bucket for the team to regain the three points lost, which is now
Brighton
Ranked 7th in the league.
The following day.
Liverpool (England)
At home to Arsenal, at the end of the first half, assistant referee Constantine Hatzidakis had an argument with the
Liverpool (England)
Linebacker Andrew Robertson appeared to get into a verbal altercation before Hatzidakis elbowed Robertson directly, a confrontation that at one point led to chaos on the field.
PGMOL expressed concern over the incident, promising a full investigation: 'PGMOL noted that assistant referee Hatzidakis had no contact with the
Liverpool (England)
This incident between linebacker Robertson and we will be conducting a full review of the incident."
