Tottenham 2-1 Liverpool: Joel Matip scores 96th-minute own goal after nine-player Reds lose at Spurs amid VAR error
In an exciting Premier League match, Tottenham emerged victorious over Liverpool with a 2-1 scoreline. Unfortunately, Liverpool had a goal disallowed unfairly and ended up with only nine players on the pitch. To make matters worse, Joel Matip scored an own goal in the 96th minute, sealing Tottenham's win and their spot in second place in the table, ahead of their rival team Arsenal.
Things could have gone differently in the match, and Jurgen Klopp, the Liverpool manager, had already criticized the unjust circumstances and unreasonable decisions made by the officials. This was all before the referee association PGMOL issued an official apology for cancelling Luis Diaz's goal in the first half due to an incorrect offside call.
The recent reveal shows that VAR had mistakenly thought that the referee on the field had given the go-ahead for the goal. This caused Darren England, the member of VAR who had noticed that Diaz was actually onside, to send a message that the check was done and the goal should not count.
On Saturday night, they released a statement saying that Luis Diaz's goal was not counted due to an offside call from the match officials on the field. However, it was an obvious mistake, and the goal should have been awarded with the help of VAR. Unfortunately, VAR did not step in to correct the error.
When asked about the admission, Gary Neville, a pundit for Sky Sports, was shocked and expressed his disbelief. He emphasized that this was a very significant development and a really bad situation. For some time now, he has been questioning the quality of the cameras used in stadiums and has noticed that they don't seem to be aligned properly anymore.
I have previously supported VAR as a factual tool, but recently there have been situations where I feel the angle used behind the scenes was incorrect.
The Tottenham soccer team put on a great game as Vicario scored 8 points, while Porro, Romero, Van de Ven, and Udogie all scored 7 points each. Bissouma, Sarr, and Maddison all played outstandingly with 8 points each. Kulusevski, Son, and Richarlison all contributed 7 points each, rounding out the team's impressive performance.
The substitutes for the game are Solomon, Davies, Skipp, and Veliz. Veliz's substitution status is not available.
Liverpool's match lineup consisted of Alisson with a rating of 8, Gomez with a rating of 7, Matip with a rating of 5, Van Dijk with a rating of 7, Robertson with a rating of 7, Mac Allister with a rating of 7, Jones with a rating of 4, Szoboszlai with a rating of 7, Salah with a rating of 6, Gakpo with a rating of 7, and Diaz with a rating of 7.
In this segment of the blog, we'll be discussing five players and their respective ratings. These players include Jota with a rating of 4, followed by Endo, Konate, Alexander-Arnold, and Gravenberch, all with ratings of 6.
Star of the game: James Maddison (Tottenham)
Heartbreak For Liverpool In Final Minute
The footballers from Liverpool felt devastated when the ball was scored in the very last seconds of the intense match. Some players were lying down on the ground, and some were crouched on their heels. Matip seemed utterly hopeless, and Alisson tried to console him. Unfortunately, Matip had deflected the final shot made by Pedro Porro into their own goal, which ended up being the cause of their defeat.
The difference between the celebrations of Porro and the surroundings was extremely noticeable. Porro ran swiftly towards the corner to enjoy the moment with the ecstatic home fans. It was a remarkable win for Spurs that they will fondly remember for a long time. This was Spurs' best triumph since their previous home game against Sheffield United when they clenched the victory with two goals in injury time. Postecoglou received a warm ovation at the end of the match. The fans already admire the new coach for his positive impact on the club.
Liverpool managed to fend off a series of attacks from Tottenham for more than 20 minutes even though they had nine players on the field as Jota was expelled for two rapid bookings, just like Curtis Jones who had already been sent off earlier.
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The match was abuzz with discussions about Jones' expulsion after just 26 minutes for a red card.
Jones initiated a tackle against Yves Bissouma. However, his foot unfortunately rolled over the ball, causing his studs to dig into the shin of a Tottenham player. Upon re-watching the play, Hooper's decision was met with criticism from the experts on Sky Sports.
Neville said during the commentary that the situation seemed more severe than it really was. He explained that the player's foot lost its grip, and thus it did not merit a red card. Likewise, Jamie Redknapp thought that the decision was too severe.
Spurs executed an impressive play just after Diaz noticed the referee's assistant had raised the flag, indicating offside. He broke through nonetheless and scored a goal, which was followed up with another by Heung-min Son (at 36 minutes), intensifying the pain for the opponent. In an attempt to capitalize on their lead, Spurs continued to push forward and were close to scoring another goal when Richarlison hit the far post.
However, Liverpool managed to equalize just before the end of the first half, thanks to Cody Gakpo's skillful spin and shot. This created an engaging second half for the match.
In the second half of the game, Alisson made two amazing saves with his fingertips to prevent Tottenham from scoring. Even when Son managed to get the ball in the net, the goal was disallowed for being offside.
The Reds had a 5-3-0 formation and they have been known for their comebacks this season. They believed that they had given their best performance, but at the last minute, everything favored Spurs. This led to Liverpool losing their undefeated record and finishing fourth. Even the apology from the officials did not make them feel better.
Recently, the Professional Game Match Officials Limited (PGMOL) has issued apologies regarding their usage of the Video Assistant Referee (VAR). They have acknowledged mistakes made in the implementation of VAR during recent football matches, which have caused controversy among fans and players. The PGMOL sought to clarify their position on VAR, stating that their intention is not to disrupt the flow of the game, but rather to promote fairness and accuracy in decision-making. They have vowed to work closely with the football authorities to improve the accuracy and consistency of VAR in the future. This move by the PGMOL has been widely welcomed by fans and players alike. The use of VAR has been a topic of debate in football circles for some time, with some arguing that it disrupts the flow of the game and others praising its ability to catch mistakes made by officials. Despite the controversy, the PGMOL remains committed to using VAR in the future, and is actively working to improve its implementation. Fans and players alike will undoubtedly be watching closely to see how these efforts unfold, and whether VAR can truly promote the fairness and accuracy that it was intended to provide.
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Luis Diaz was denied a goal for Liverpool because he was wrongly deemed offside, and VAR official Darren England didn't do anything to correct the decision.
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Andre Onana rashly made a move against Sasa Kalajdzic while inside the Manchester United area, but on-field ref Simon Hooper wasn't prompted by VAR Jonathan Moss to review the pitchside monitor for a potential penalty.
On April 8 2023, Tottenham beat Brighton 2-1.
During the match between Tottenham and Brighton, Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg seemed to have committed a foul against Karou Mitoma. However, the referee named Stuart Attwell did not think it was a penalty and the video assistant referee named Michael Salisbury also agreed with the decision.
Man City defeats Everton 1-0 on February 26, 2023.
The match official Paul Tierney and the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) Chris Kavanagh overlooked the fact that Manchester City's midfielder, Rodri, used his hand to touch the ball inside the penalty area. As a result, the opposing team, Everton, did not receive a penalty kick.
On February 11, 2023, Arsenal and Brentford drew 1-1 in their match.
The goal that Ivan Toney scored, which should have been considered offside, was accepted even after Lee Mason, who was monitoring the VAR review, did not notice Christian Norgaard standing in an offside position.
Crystal Palace and Brighton drew 1-1 on February 11, 2023.
John Brooks mistakenly marked the offside line in an incorrect position, which led to Pervis Estupinan from Brighton being denied the first goal at Selhurst Park. The goal was deemed illegitimate due to the error in the offside call.
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Fabinho from Liverpool was only shown a yellow card by the referee despite making a tackle on Evan Ferguson with his studs up.
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Lucas Digne managed to score a free kick during the match, but an evaluation done after the game found that the wall of United's players was placed too far away, thus providing the Villa full-back with additional space for the set-piece.
On November 5, 2022, the match between Forest and Brentford resulted in a 2-2 draw.
Brentford was given a penalty, although on playback, it appeared that Dean Henderson hardly touched Yoane Wissa.
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Villa's Douglas Luiz received a red card even though Aleksandr Mitrovic caused a fight.
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Tyrick Mitchel of Palace made an own goal but it wasn't counted because Joe Willock was unfairly seen to have obstructed Vicente Guaita, the goalkeeper.
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The referee made an incorrect decision when he ruled that Jarrod Bowen had fouled Edouard Mendy, the Chelsea goalkeeper, which resulted in West Ham's potential last-minute goal being cancelled.
Crystal Palace secured a convincing 3-1 victory over Aston Villa on August 20, 2022.
After having a look at the pitchside monitor, Andy Madley altered his decision about a penalty for Crystal Palace, even though Lucas Digne had touched the ball with his hand.
Klopp On Controversial Moments
Regarding the red card given to Jones, the referee made a call based on his perception of the situation. Jones accidentally stepped on the ball and fell over, which to some may appear to be a harsh decision. Upon reviewing the footage in slow motion, it becomes more clear that Jones simply misjudged his footing and unintentionally went over the ball. It was an unfortunate incident.
Regarding Diogo Jota's red card, it was mentioned that the first caution was undeserved. Unfortunately, he received a second yellow card, leaving his team with only nine players to defend. This made the game challenging.
Regarding Diaz's disallowed goal: "The goal was deemed offside, but upon further examination, it appears that the lines used to determine offside were drawn incorrectly. The ball was clearly between Mo's legs, and the officials did not take into account the moment when Mo passed the ball. It's frustrating to deal with this type of situation."
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Unbelievable! A Seriously Terrible One
Gary Neville from Sky Sports:
When it happened, I believed that the player was in a legal position. But unexpectedly, I received a message in my ear from the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) officials notifying the referee that they had finished checking the play. There were no visible lines and the process was completed within seconds. It was clear that there was an issue.
I can hardly believe it! It's absolutely dreadful. This is a very important issue. I've been wondering if the cameras we use in stadiums are appropriate because they never seem to capture accurate shots anymore. The groundskeeper always manages to get the lines perfectly straight on the field, the precision is amazing. I used to support VAR as a factual tool, but lately there have been two or three instances where I felt that something was off behind the scenes, perhaps with the camera angles.
"Drama Unfolds: The Story"
The headlining competition on Saturday night was eagerly awaited because of the performance and manner of play of both teams this year. It lived up to expectations.
At the beginning of the game, Liverpool took control and put pressure on Guglielmo Vicario, who had to make a great double-save from shots by Cody Gakpo and Andy Robertson. However, after 26 minutes, there was a shift in the game's dynamics.
Jones got a yellow card first when he made a challenge that made Bissouma fall down in pain. However, when the referee, Simon Hooper, went to look at the replay on the monitor beside the pitch, he saw that the Liverpool midfielder's foot had rolled over the ball and hit Bissouma's shin with his studs.
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Jones received a red card as his punishment, and when the images that persuaded Hooper were shown on the big screen, Tottenham fans loudly expressed their disapproval. Neville showed concern for Jones, but even if he didn't mean to, Jones made a move that he likely wouldn't have been able to avoid penalty for.
In the blog post, it was mentioned that Liverpool believed that they had scored a goal despite having fewer players on the field. Diaz managed to convert the ball into a goal, but the officials raised the offside flag, and after reviewing the VAR replays, it was ruled out. However, there was no clear indication of where the offside line was, leading to potential disagreement. Upon further investigation, it was determined that there was a miscommunication between the officials on the stadium and the VAR control room that led to the wrong decision.
In just a short span of two minutes, Spurs succeeded in scoring the first goal of the game. Their style of play, as has become characteristic under Postecoglou, was evident in this move, where James Maddison made a brilliant pass to Richarlison, who subsequently set up Son for his sixth goal of the season.
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Just before the first half ended, Richarlison almost scored the second goal, but his shot hit the post and came back into play. However, it was the Liverpool team who managed to score a crucial goal before the break.
During the closing moments of the first half, specifically in the fifth of six added injury minutes, Dominik Szoboszlai delivered a pass that Virgil van Dijk headed towards Gakpo. The latter swiftly turned around and successfully scored, but unfortunately obtained an injury during the play and had to leave the game during halftime. Nevertheless, Gakpo's skillful move resulted in an equalizer for the team.
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Surprisingly, the Reds missed the opportunity to take the lead as Diaz was unable to put power to a pass that was delivered near the goal box in the last moments.
At the beginning of the second half, there was yet another exciting moment as Alisson saved two impressive shots in a row from Maddison and Son.
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On the 59th minute, he was defeated after Spurs recreated their strategy from the previous goal. However, this time, Richarlison was clearly offside, and the referee noticed and raised the flag.
After just ten minutes, the referee showed the red card once more. Jota made contact with Udogie while he was trying to move forward in the center of the field, resulting in Jota's first warning. Shortly thereafter, only one minute and twenty-seven seconds later, Jota received his second yellow card. He made a slide tackle towards the defender who was trying to get away, which was a foolish move given the circumstances. Although the contact was minimal in both situations, Neville labelled the second action as "stupidity."
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Liverpool remained dangerous on the break despite having one player less. However, once they lost another player, they were forced to defend deep in their own half. Tottenham, unfortunately, were unable to take advantage of the open spaces on the field and couldn't create any significant scoring opportunities. The visiting supporters were satisfied with the announcement of only six additional minutes of play. Nonetheless, it was in the fifth minute of those extra minutes that Spurs were able to finally score thanks to a stroke of bad luck for Matip.
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The festivities are sure to be cherished by Tottenham fans, players, and their coach, who has had a fantastic beginning to his time as manager. However, Liverpool has a lot to talk about and reflect on...
Ange Dislikes VAR
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Ange Postecoglou, the head coach of the Spurs, made a statement saying that one may need to do some research on him since he has never been fond of it.
The sole reason is that it causes complexity in previously uncomplicated parts of the game.
One of the main issues that we struggle to understand is that there isn't any technology that can eliminate errors from the game.
Many of us once believed that making mistakes was just a normal aspect of playing sports. However, there was a widespread misconception that Video Assistant Referee (VAR) technology would completely eliminate errors.
Klopp's Pride In Players At All-time High
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In an interview with Sky Sports, the manager of Liverpool, Jurgen Klopp, stated:
Regarding how his team played, the coach expressed immense pride saying that he had never been prouder of them than on this particular day. Despite the unjust conditions and unreasonable decisions during the game, he commended his team for their performance. Despite the difficulty of having scored an own goal, he still took pride in their efforts.
To construct something, one requires individuals who possess a certain mindset and today, I witnessed them display that trait as they battled it out. It was truly remarkable.
On Thursday, Liverpool will play a Europa League game against Union Saint-Gilloise at Anfield Stadium, starting at 8pm.
On Sunday, October 8, they will participate in a Premier League match against Brighton, which will be broadcast live on Sky Sports. The game commences at 2pm.
On the 30th of September, which was a Saturday, at 5 in the evening.
Tottenham's next game will be against Luton and it will take place at Kenilworth Road on October 7th. The match will start at 12:30 pm.
