Football

Norway Goal Disallowed by VAR

A potential go-ahead goal for Norway, scored by Torbjorn Heggem, was disallowed after VAR intervention. The strike was chalked off due to a foul committed by Erling Haaland on England's Elliot Anderson.

Norway thought they had taken the lead through Torbjorn Heggem, but the celebration was cut short. A review by the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) identified an infringement in the build-up to the goal.

The replay showed that Erling Haaland had committed a foul on Elliot Anderson in the moments preceding Heggem's strike. This decision by VAR meant that Norway's effort was ultimately ruled out, leaving the score level and preventing them from going ahead.

💬 SideLine Take

VAR continues to be a divisive force, and this instance highlights its power to overturn on-field decisions, potentially altering the complexion of a match in an instant.

AI-assisted rewrite. This story was written by the SideLine Desk from the reporting below and reviewed by our editors — read the original for the full story. How we work.

Source: BBC Sport

#Football #VAR #Norway #England

Explore: 🗓️ The Week in Sport

Norway Goal Disallowed by VAR

More stories

JJ Bull Joins 'Off the Ball' for Football Discussion

FIFA Clears Ball Wire Controversy in England-Norway Quarterfinal

Barcelona Youngster Nears Girona Switch

Tuchel Clarifies Rice Substitution in England's Norway Victory