Despite the initial doubts from the on-field officials, the VAR ultimately agreed with referee Anthony Taylor’s decision to show Jhon Duran a red card for his challenge on Fabian Schar. The incident sparked controversy and frustration from Aston Villa manager Unai Emery, who felt that a three-match ban for the player was unjust. The match audio from the officials involved shed light on the deliberation that took place before the red card was shown, highlighting the complexities of decision-making in football.
One incident involved a penalty decision in the game between Manchester United and Aston Villa. Webb explained that the VAR checked the on-field referee’s decision of no penalty and agreed with it, as there was not enough evidence to overturn the call.
In another incident, a handball was checked by VAR in the game between Leeds United and Burnley. Webb mentioned that the VAR looked at the position of the arm and body of the defender and determined that it was not a deliberate handball.
Webb also discussed a potential red card offense in the game between Chelsea and Brighton. The referee on the field gave a yellow card, but the VAR recommended a review. After looking at the replay, it was determined that the challenge did not meet the threshold for a red card.
Overall, Webb emphasized the importance of clear and conclusive evidence when making decisions through VAR, and highlighted the collaborative effort between the on-field referees and the VAR officials in ensuring the correct calls are made.