Go on then, I'll throw this one in for discussion as well. Late scramble for an equalising goal, goal is scored, eventually called back by VAR for a handball in the build-up, about 8 passes and a block/interception earlier.
There are 3 questions for me:
1. Is it actually handball?
2. Is it clearly and obviously a missed handball?
3. Is it within the scope of the VAR's power to check this far back in the build up to a goal?
I'm not particularly convinced it even is a handball - the arm is in a natural position and he's trying to move away rather than towards the ball. I think it probably does touch his arm low enough to qualify for handball if there was intent, but I'd like to have seen that confirmed as well, it could easily have been above the "sleeve line".
Starts at 4:58 on the following highlights if you can watch them:
There are 3 questions for me:
1. Is it actually handball?
2. Is it clearly and obviously a missed handball?
3. Is it within the scope of the VAR's power to check this far back in the build up to a goal?
I'm not particularly convinced it even is a handball - the arm is in a natural position and he's trying to move away rather than towards the ball. I think it probably does touch his arm low enough to qualify for handball if there was intent, but I'd like to have seen that confirmed as well, it could easily have been above the "sleeve line".
Starts at 4:58 on the following highlights if you can watch them: