The decisive goal by the American player is a topic of discussion: why didn’t VAR change the on-field decision?
Milan won against Genoa 1-0 thanks to Christian Pulisic‘s goal in the chaotic final moments of the match. The American’s goal is the subject of discussion that has stirred controversy, with President Zangrillo expressing his anger to Sky Sport in the post-match interview.
Pulisic’s goal, the sequence, and VAR In the 89th minute, Musah delivered a cross from the right into the heart of the penalty area, and the former Chelsea player controlled the ball, turned, and struck it with his left foot, beating Martinez.
The way Pulisic controlled the ball has come under scrutiny, as he trapped it between his chest and right bicep. In real-time, none of the players on the field noticed it due to the speed of the action, but VAR extensively analyzed the sequence frame by frame. After more than 2 minutes of review, the decision was made to validate Milan’s goal.
The basis for this decision was the lack of clear/sharp images that would provide certainty to overturn the on-field call. However, these images did not appear to be so unclear. It’s important to remember that according to the rules, any use of the arm or hand during an attacking play should be penalized, regardless of the intent behind the action.
