Everton manager Sean Dyche has criticized VAR after a penalty decision was overturned in their 3-0 loss to Brighton.
Despite warnings from Premier League officials to avoid criticizing VAR, Dyche expressed frustration with the decision, arguing that referee Simon Hooper’s initial call was correct.
Dyche said: “He (the referee) makes a decision in a perfect viewing point and lo and behold is called over to overturn it. So what is the point of a high bar then?
He also pointed out technical issues with the VAR monitor, which required a second, smaller screen to be used.
The Premier League Match Centre explained that the VAR recommended an on-field review, deeming that Calvert-Lewin’s foot landed on Dunk’s foot, and no foul was committed.
Brighton manager Fabian Hurzeler agreed with the overturned decision, calling it “clear” that the original penalty call was incorrect.
Also read: Drake Suffers $450,000 Loss As Plessis Beats Israel Adesanya
