After the recent Premier League encounter between Newcastle and Arsenal, there has been intense scrutiny surrounding Newcastle’s winning goal....CONTINUE READING THE FULL ARTICLE>>>
Many have questioned why the goal was allowed. Dermot Gallagher, a former Premier League referee, has stepped up to provide clarity on the situation…CONTINUE READING>>
The Magpies celebrated a 1-0 victory, courtesy of Anthony Gordon’s goal in the 64th minute. However, the Gunners strongly contend that the ball had already crossed the sideline before Joe Willock delivered the crucial assist. The heart of the debate centers on whether the entire ball had indeed crossed the line.
Looking into the intricacies of the situation, Gallagher highlighted the challenges faced by match officials, even with the aid of VAR technology. Speaking to the Premier League’s official website, he shed light on the matter. He said:
“The whole of the ball has to be over the whole of the line. You can look at it from that angle and it is impossible to tell. We see it with corners where it looks over the circumference but the ball overhangs so they are allowed to play…CONTINUE READING>>
