VAR Accuracy Questioned: Ex-PGMOL Chief Surprised as Everton Got Cheated in the Win Against Palace with ONE Controversial Decision Against the Toffees….

Keith Hackett Weighs in on VAR Controversy in Everton’s Win Over Crystal Palace

The Premier League’s VAR system has once again come under scrutiny, following a contentious incident in Everton’s 2-1 win over Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park. The Toffees’ Jefferson Lerma had a goal disallowed in the early stages of the game, after the assistant referee deemed that a corner kick had gone out of play before curling back in.

The decision was upheld by the VAR officials, despite a lack of conclusive evidence to prove that the ball had indeed gone out of play. The incident has sparked a heated debate, with many questioning the accuracy of the VAR system.

Keith Hackett, the ex-PGMOL chief and FIFA referee, has weighed in on the controversy, expressing his surprise at the lack of camera angles available to the VAR officials. Speaking exclusively to Goodison News, Hackett emphasized the need for Goal Line Technology to be extended to cover the entire goal line, from corner flag to corner flag.

“In the interests of our game and the aim for accuracy in the decision-making process, I am surprised that Goal Line Technology has not been expended to cover the complete goal line from corner flag to corner flag,” Hackett said.

Hackett’s comments highlight the need for improved technology in the VAR system, in order to ensure accuracy and consistency in decision-making. The ex-PGMOL chief’s suggestion to extend Goal Line Technology to cover the entire goal line is a sensible one, and could potentially alleviate controversies like the one that arose in Everton’s win over Crystal Palace.

The Toffees’ victory over Palace was a hard-fought one, with Carlos Alcaraz scoring the winner after Jean Philippe Mateta had equalized. Beto had given Everton the lead in the first half, and the striker’s performance was a testament to his growing importance to the team.

David Moyes’ side has been in impressive form of late, with four wins out of their last five Premier League games. The Toffees’ dramatic 2-2 draw against Liverpool in their previous outing had set the tone for their win over Palace, and Moyes will be delighted with the momentum his team is building.

As Everton looks to continue their push up the Premier League table, the VAR controversy in their win over Palace serves as a reminder of the need for improved technology and consistency in decision-making. Keith Hackett’s comments on the matter are a timely reminder of the importance of accuracy and fairness in the beautiful game.