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Everton 3-1 Coventry: VAR decisions spark controversy
Frank Lampard claims VAR failed Everton in Premier League match after three controversial reviews.
In brief
Frank Lampard claims VAR failed Everton in Premier League match after three controversial reviews. Coventry manager Frank Lampard says VAR didn't do its job after three incidents went against his team in Everton's 3-1 Premier League defeat. Originally reported by Sky Sports.
VAR controversy in Everton match
Coventry manager Frank Lampard says VAR didn't do its job after three incidents went against his side in Everton's 3-1 Premier League defeat.
“I hate to sound like a moaner. It's a football match and if you win the game, that can happen here.”
Tarkowski hair pull incident
James Tarkowski's hair pull on Caleb Yirenkyi was not penalised despite VAR review.
“I thought the rules were clear. I know they've changed the rules so it's no red card, I get that too.”
Mykolenko clip incident
Vitalii Mykolenko's clip on Taiwo Awoniyi not given as penalty by VAR.
“I can't believe it's not given. It's a clear foul that the referee doesn't give in-game.”
Barry handball goal
Thierno Barry's second goal was confirmed as not handball by VAR.
“Okay, that's his side that's definitely not hand. Confirming the on-field decision of goal, check complete”
Lampard's reaction
Lampard says VAR missed clear foul decisions that could have changed game outcome.
“It's disappointing. VAR is there for that and it didn't do its job.”
Moyes on VAR decisions
Everton boss David Moyes says VAR decisions have gone against his team recently.
“I'm bothered because we want it [the result] to be right, but we've had a few decisions recently where we don't think have gone our way.”
Redknapp on Tarkowski incident
Jamie Redknapp says Tarkowski's hair pull should have been penalty.
“Yirenkyi goes up, Tarkowski gets hold of his hair. He yanks it down. Is it excessive force? Probably not, but he pulls his hair, stopping any elevation.”
Redknapp on Mykolenko incident
Jamie Redknapp says Mykolenko's clip should have been penalty.
“It's a definite penalty and it's rubbish from the VAR. It's a poor decision. It's a definite foul, they rush it too quickly.”
Redknapp on Barry goal
Jamie Redknapp says Barry's goal may have been handball but VAR didn't intervene.
“I watched it for maybe five to 10 minutes and I've come to the conclusion that I think it was, but I understand why VAR didn't give it because it's not clear and obvious enough.”
Lampard on Barry goal
Lampard says Barry's second goal was not handball but he believes it was.
“Barry's second goal comes off his hand... His last touch flicks it in the net. It was a really quick check as well.”
Barry on goal
Thierno Barry says he scored two goals in match despite handball controversy.
“A goal is goal! I scored two goals today... It's the job of the striker to score.”
VAR review process
VAR officials Timothy Wood and Gary Beswick reviewed three incidents but gave no penalties.
“Okay, that's his side that's definitely not hand. Confirming the on-field decision of goal, check complete”
Match result
Everton defeated Coventry 3-1 in Premier League match on Friday Night Football.
“Coventry opened the scoring after the two penalty appeals, but were ultimately beaten 3-1 on Merseyside”
Lampard's overall view
Lampard says VAR decisions changed game momentum but didn't get it right.
“It's disappointing. VAR is there for that and it didn't do its job.”
What happens next
Coventry manager Frank Lampard says VAR will need to improve its decisions in future matches.
“It's disappointing. VAR is there for that and it didn't do its job.”
Here's the gist
Coventry manager Frank Lampard says VAR didn't do its job after three incidents went against his team in Everton's 3-1 Premier League defeat.
