One of the goals scored by Chelsea was a major discussion point thanks to VAR, according to sources. Do you remember the epic soccer battle between Chelsea and Arsenal? Let’s dig deeper and see what really happened!
What is VAR, Anyway?
Let us define VAR to start with. The full form of VAR is Video Assistant Referee. Just imagine a referee with powers that allow him to watch the game from different perspectives on the screen. In a situation where it can be difficult to tell, such as a possible goal or a penalty, the main ref can summon the VAR and ask for a thorough examination. The VAR then replays the scenes and decides whether the ref was right or wrong.
But, can you believe? A huge question arose: Was a Chelsea player offside before the goal? Offside is one of the fundamental rules of football.
What Did the VAR Report?
At this moment, the situation gets more complex. The referees of VAR scrutinized the tape and made their judgment. They asserted that the player of Chelsea was really NOT in an offside position.
However, here comes the catch. Quite a few Arsenal fans (along with a few people who just like watching football!) believed that it was wrong. They thought that the Chelsea striker *was* in an offside position. Taking the slow-motion view, they argued that the foot of the Chelsea player under discussion could be just a tad bit in front of the Arsenal defender.
Authors Opinion
The question then arises, did VAR overlook an offside call for the goal scored by Chelsea against Arsenal? That is indeed the most significant question! It’s one of those things that football fans will keep on arguing about for a long time!
However, what is the most vital thing to recollect is the deployment of it as a tool to facilitate the equitable playing process. Even if it does not always render the right decision, it is right
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