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VAR admits three errors, Everton draws 3-3.

5/15/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Panel added three VAR errors, raising total to 23, and said two should have been penalties.
Everton manager David Moyes said a spot-kick was wrongly denied after VAR Paul Howard ruled holding foul before the corner.
The holding continued as the corner was taken after referee Michael Oliver missed Bernardo Silva's challenge on Merlin Rohl.
Jeremy Doku scored in stoppage time to secure a 3-3 draw at Goodison Park.

History

Historical Context

Since the Premier League introduced VAR in the 2019-20 season, high-profile errors have persisted, exemplified by referee Andy Hooper’s missed penalty in August 2023 and the earlier controversy over a denied foul. Everton manager David Moyes now echoes those concerns, highlighting ongoing challenges for the league and the FA ahead of the 2025 season.

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Story summary

Panel added three VAR errors, raising total to 23, and said two should have been penalties.
Everton manager David Moyes said a spot-kick was wrongly denied after VAR Paul Howard ruled holding foul before the corner.
The holding continued as the corner was taken after referee Michael Oliver missed Bernardo Silva's challenge on Merlin Rohl.
Jeremy Doku scored in stoppage time to secure a 3-3 draw at Goodison Park.

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