Mark Halsey backs Neco Williams over disallowed goal in Nottingham Forest’s Tottenham game | OneFootball

Former Premier League referee Mark Halsey says Neco Williams’ disallowed strike should have stood after VAR ruled handball in Nottingham Forest’s game against Tottenham.

The full-back’s second-half effort was overturned for accidental handball after a VAR check. “It’s a goal.” “[VAR] is there when there is a clear and obvious error, and for me, that is not clear and obvious.” “I headed it in between my arms,” he told Sky Sports.

Referee Craig Pawson initially awarded the goal before VAR intervened. The decision was that Williams handled immediately before scoring, so a direct free-kick was given to Spurs.

Halsey considered the replays inconclusive and argued VAR must be certain the on-field decision was a clear and obvious error before overturning, adding Forest could feel hard done by.

The draw leaves Forest still searching for their first win of the season after defeats to Leeds United and a draw with Liverpool last time out.

Source: Nottingham Post

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