FA Cup wrap: Leicester score first ever VAR goal in English football

Leicester became the first team in English football to score a goal via a VAR decision.

FA Cup wrap: Leicester score first ever VAR goal in English football
Tue, 16 Jan, 2018 - 22:03

Leicester became the first team in English football to score a goal via a VAR decision as they overcame Fleetwood 2-0 in their FA Cup replay.

Kelechi Iheanacho scored in each half but it was his strike 13 minutes from time that required the intervention of the video assistant referee.

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