Premier League officials seem to be asking PGMOL for explanations following the awful VAR incident that occurred during Sunday’s West Ham United vs. Aston Villa match.
In the last moments of West Ham’s 1-1 draw with Aston Villa, a goal was disallowed by VAR. Although the right call was ultimately made, the Premier League was not satisfied with the procedure and has gotten in touch with PGMOL to request an explanation.
The Daily Mail reports that the Premier League has gotten in touch with PGMOL, or Professional Game Match Officials Limited, to find out why it took five minutes and thirty-seven seconds to decide not to award the Hammers’ stoppage time goal.
The deployment of VAR technology at the London Stadium has already drawn criticism from prominent Times award-winning journalist Henry Winter, among others.
It should have been awarded if there had not been a glaring error in the decision to award the goal, am I correct?
PGMOL is questioned by the Premier League following the VAR incident.
To be absolutely clear, I think Tomas Soucek handled the ball before Jarrod Bowen left for home, hence it was the right call to rule out the goal.
However, because referees disagree on whether to award a goal, we are unable to have five or six minute intervals during games.
I think it should be limited to no more than ninety seconds. The attacking team should be given the benefit of the doubt if a decision cannot be made by then.
The Premier League is reportedly eager to get to the bottom of the absurd decision-making process on Sunday at the London Stadium because they believe that these protracted delays are harming their product, according to The Daily Mail.
It seems like something has to give. Without a doubt, new regulations must be implemented to stop these pointless delays. It appears that some have forgotten that the referee must make a “clear and obvious” error in order for the VAR officials to intervene.
It remains to be seen, though, if the Premier League receives the answers on the VAR procedure that they require from PGMOL.
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