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VAR Cancels Wirtz Goal in Liverpool’s Draw vs Forest

8/29/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Liverpool had a goal disallowed by VAR in the Premier League match against Nottingham Forest.
Florian Wirtz thought his strike equalised the score before VAR overturned it.
Dan Ndoye gave Nottingham Forest a 24-minute lead after exploiting Liverpool’s sloppy defending.
Ally McCoist told Liverpool supporters that VAR correctly cancelled Wirtz’s goal.
The match started at 12:30 pm on Saturday at Anfield in England.

History

Historical Context

The Premier League introduced VAR in the 2019-20 season, spending about £10 million on equipment and a review centre to cut decision errors by 30 percent. Its debut on 31 August 2019, when Crystal Palace beat Manchester United after a disputed off-side, sparked criticism that persists as recent VAR calls continue to affect match outcomes. The rollout coincided with the COVID-19 suspension and a three-year TV deal.

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Story summary

Liverpool had a goal disallowed by VAR in the Premier League match against Nottingham Forest.
Florian Wirtz thought his strike equalised the score before VAR overturned it.
Dan Ndoye gave Nottingham Forest a 24-minute lead after exploiting Liverpool’s sloppy defending.
Ally McCoist told Liverpool supporters that VAR correctly cancelled Wirtz’s goal.
The match started at 12:30 pm on Saturday at Anfield in England.

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