📸 The tightest possible VAR call gives Newcastle an early goal
Newcastle needed just 25 seconds to take the lead against Ipswich on Saturday.
The goal had initially be given as offside but after a lengthy VAR check, Alexander Isak's strike was overturned and given.
This was how close the offside call was ...
#IPSNEW – 1’ VAR OVERTURN
Isak’s goal was disallowed for offside on-field. The VAR checked and established that Murphy was in an onside position in the build-up and recommended that the goal was awarded. pic.twitter.com/pS9luT4pUj— Premier League Match Centre (@PLMatchCentre) December 21, 2024
You have to say that this is what VAR was brought in for.
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