'I was sure it was offside' - why did Wirtz equaliser stand?
Summary
Liverpool played a 2-2 draw against Fulham in a Premier League match. A controversial goal by Florian Wirtz was allowed to stand after a video assistant referee (VAR) review. The decision was based on the use of semi-automated offside technology (SAOT) that applies a tolerance level.Key Facts
- Liverpool's match against Fulham ended in a 2-2 draw.
- Fulham's Harry Wilson scored the first goal of the match.
- Florian Wirtz's goal for Liverpool was initially ruled offside but later allowed after a VAR check.
- The Premier League uses semi-automated offside technology to make close offside calls.
- This technology applies a tolerance level to allow for small errors in the offside decision process.
- The late goal by Fulham's Harrison Reed ensured the match ended in a draw.
- Liverpool's unbeaten run extended to nine games with this result.
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