Fans are all making the same point as VAR controversially overturned a huge decision during Liverpool vs. Real Madrid.
The Champions League clash between Liverpool and Real exploded into life when the hosts were awarded a free-kick in a dangerous position in the 30 minute, with match referee Istvan Kovacs reviewing VAR to determine whether to upgrade his decision to a penalty.
Kovacs reviewed the incident after Dominik Szoboszlai smashed the ball onto Aurelien Tchouameni’s hand.
But he controversially overturned his original decision as he decided against awarding a free-kick or penalty to the dismay of Mark Clattenburg on Amazon Prime.
Former Premier League referee Clattenburg found it interesting that Kovacs was allowed to have a second opinion, comparing it to how VAR is operated in England’s top flight.
The Romanian official adjudged Tchouameni did not make his body bigger and had his hand by his body.
Play resumed via a drop-ball for the visitors.
Needless to say, Kovacs’ decision to overturn Liverpool’s free-kick sent social media wild as people couldn’t believe what they witnessed.
One X user wrote: “Bruv he gave a free kick and went to do a penalty check then overturned the FREE KICK????????? When has VAR ever just overturned a free kick wtf???”
A second said: “Since when could you change free kicks with VAR?”
A third questioned: “VAR can overturn free-kicks????”
A fourth added: “Referee gives a free kick for a hand ball just outside the box. VAR review shows it’s inside the box. Referee gives a drop ball. Never seen anything like it in my life.”
