Video Assistant Referee causes controversy every week in the Premier League and the FA Cup, but how are decisions made, and are they correct?
After each weekend we take a look at the major incidents, to examine and explain the process both in terms of VAR protocol and the Laws of the Game.
– How VAR decisions have affected every Prem club in 2023-24
– VAR in the Premier League: Ultimate guide
In this week’s VAR Review: Should Nélson Semedo have been sent off for Wolves? Why did it take so long to disallow West Ham United‘s “winner” against Aston Villa? And how do referees judge red cards in the penalty area, and possible handball?
Possible red card: Semedo challenge on O’Hare
What happened: Wolves were on the attack with a corner in the 74th minute in this FA Cup quarterfinal tie. The Coventry defence cleared their lines and Callum O’Hare looked to start a break. Nélson Semedo tried to nick the ball off the Coventry City player, with O’Hare going down holding his head. Referee Sam Barrott gave no free kick and allowed play to continue. The VAR checked the incident for a possible red card.
VAR decision: No red card.
