Even though the game between Tottenham Hotspur and Liverpool has been around for a while, fans and media are still talking about the referee’s performance in the game.
However, did you know that Simon Hooper, the referee for that game, was told by VAR referee Darren England that Luis Diaz’s shot was not ruled offside after careful checks? But the report came later than usual. As the game continues to play
So why couldn’t Hooper come back and change that decision? Find the answer here.
Why can’t the 1st referee change his decision once the game resumes?
At the time Luis Diaz was caught offside, Hooper had already given Spurs a free kick. Before there was another report from the VAR room that actually the moment was not offside and Liverpool should have scored a goal.
However, Hooper, despite hearing that, He couldn’t go back and change his decision. Once he decided to give Tottenham a free kick Because it would be against the rules of the Premier League.
As the rules have stated: “If the game is stopped and played again, The referee cannot go back and decide on that moment again.”
“Unless that moment is when a player is sent off the field for inappropriate behavior such as spitting, biting, or severely insulting another player. But the referee identified the wrong player to be sent off. The referee can come back and change the decision.”
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2023-10-03 04:25:03
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