Howard Webb disappointed by VAR failure to correct ‘clear error’

Referees' chief Howard Webb expressed his disappointment that VAR was unable to 'rectify a clear error' following Luis Diaz's disallowed goal for Liverpool against Tottenham
Howard Webb disappointed by VAR failure to correct ‘clear error’

INCORRECT CALL: Luis Diaz of Liverpool reacts after a goal was ruled offside during the Premier League match against Tottenham Hotspur on September 30. Pic: Ryan Pierse/Getty Images

Referees' chief Howard Webb expressed his disappointment that VAR was unable to "rectify a clear error" following Luis Diaz's disallowed goal for Liverpool against Tottenham.

Miscommunication between video assistant referee Darren England and referee Simon Hooper led to the winger's goal being wrongly ruled out for offside in a 2-1 Premier League defeat for the Reds on September 30.

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