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Gabriel Martinelli’s opening goal for Arsenal against Liverpool was allowed to stand due to a VAR LUSHOLE, leaving no lines to be drawn to determine if he was offside in the run-up to goal
- Gabriel Martinelli’s opening goal against Liverpool was allowed to stand
- The attacker scored after 58 seconds on a pass from Bukayo Saka
- There were questions as to whether Saka was offside in the run-up to goal
- Due to camera issues on the ground, VAR was unable to determine if Saka was out
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Gabriel Martinelli’s opening goal against Liverpool on Sunday was allowed to stand due to a loophole in the VAR, it has become known.
The attacker gave the Gunners a dream start at the Emirates as he ran through to score after 58 seconds, sending home fans into ecstasy and condemning Jurgen Klopp’s side to more misery in what is now a horrendous form of form.
But reports have revealed that Bukayo’s positioning as he received a ball from Ben White on the run up meant that none of the five cameras in the ground could see Saka after White’s kick was located, meaning the offside lines could not be drawn and officials had to stay on the field during the decision.
A VAR loophole ensured that Gabriel Martinelli’s opening goal against Liverpool on Sunday stood
There was debate as to whether the attacker’s attack was offside after 58 seconds in the match
A problem with the camera in the ground meant that VAR officials had to adhere to the call on the field
All the VAR cameras in the ground are time-synchronized, but the problem arose from trying to place White and Saka in the same frame.
The only camera that could see both was the tactical camera on the centerline, but that particular camera isn’t calibrated to judge offside.
VAR referee Darren England checked every corner of technology supplier Hawk-Eye, but Saka was out of the picture on all five cameras.
Although there was discussion, the 21-year-old was ahead of final Liverpool defender Trent Alexander-Arnold when the ball was played, but replays generally seem to suggest he was onside.
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp (right) revealed his frustrations with VAR after the match
Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp explained his frustrations with VAR during the game after full-time, but he was angry that the Reds were not awarded a penalty for an alleged handball from Gabriel rather than awarding Saka’s goal.
Early in the first half, Diogo Jota tried to play a pass into the penalty area and the ball hit the Brazilian’s arm from close range.
Liverpool’s appeals were brushed aside and a quick VAR check confirmed referee Michael Oliver’s decision on the pitch, much to Klopp’s anger.