PGMOL statement on disallowed goal at Palace

Main Club Sponsor

TICKETS

SHOP

'Significant errors' were made in Saturday's game.

BHAFC

2023-02-12T14:01:00Z

Pervis Estupinan appeared to have given the Albion the lead, but his effort was ruled out for offside.

The PGMOL have today issued a statement explaining the ‘significant errors’ which denied Pervis Estupinan a goal in Saturday’s 1-1 draw against Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park.

Estupinan’s first-half goal was ruled out after a VAR review for offside.

The statement said, “PGMOL can confirm its Chief Refereeing Officer Howard Webb has contacted both Arsenal and Brighton & Hove Albion to acknowledge and explain the significant errors in the VAR process in their respective Premier League fixtures on Saturday.

“Both incidents, which were due to human error and related to the analysis of offside situations, are being thoroughly reviewed by PGMOL.”

A club spokesman said, “As was confirmed to the club by PGMOL last night, a serious error was made in disallowing Pervis Estupinan’s goal at Crystal Palace yesterday.

“The lines drawn in the VAR room to determine whether Pervis was in an offside position were drawn incorrectly, and the goal should have stood. While hugely disappointed by the error, the club has accepted PGMOL’s apology and will not be making any further comment.”