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Brighton and Hove Albion have goal disallowed by VAR despite referee Lee Mason allowing free kick against West Brom
An English Premier League referee’s performance has been labelled “embarrassing” after he allowed a free kick that led to a goal, then disallowed the goal, then allowed it again before the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) stepped in.
Key points:
- Ref Lee Mason blew his whistle to allow Brighton and Hove Albion to take a quick free kick to apparently equalise at the half-hour mark
- Mason blew his whistle again as the ball crossed the line, then awarded the goal, then VAR overturned the decision
- Brighton also missed two penalties in the game
Brighton and Hove Albion’s Lewis Dunk said referee Lee Mason’s decision in their 1-0 Premier League loss at West Bromwich Albion was “horrendous”.
Down a goal after 11 minutes, Dunk netted in the first half with…
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