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'I was sure it was offside' - why did Wirtz equaliser stand?

'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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