Nottingham Forest’s fiery post-match statement claiming three stolen penalties has been doused by the Premier League’s Key Match Incidents panel. Their review found just one clear refereeing error in the 2-0 defeat at Goodison Park.
Recall Forest’s outrage after the April 21st match, particularly aimed at VAR referee Stuart Attwell, who they dubbed a “Luton fan.” Their frustrations stemmed from two penalty shouts – one for a collision between Ashley Young and Giovanni Reina, and another for Young’s handball.
However, the independent commission unanimously disagreed. They deemed neither incident a penalty or worthy of VAR intervention.
But there was a silver lining for Forest. The panel did acknowledge a missed call in the second half. Young’s challenge on Callum Hudson-Odoi inside the box was a clear foul, overlooked by both the on-field ref and VAR. This concession is likely to leave a bitter taste in Forest fans’ mouths, feeling robbed of a potential comeback opportunity.
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Additional Information for this Article
- The Premier League’s commitment to fair play involves continuous reviews of refereeing decisions, like this one by the Key Match Incidents panel.
- This incident reignites discussions around the complexities of implementing VAR technology in football. While it aims to improve accuracy, missed calls like this one highlight ongoing challenges.
- The panel’s decision is final, with no room for appeal.