Davis’s 96th-Minute Equalizer Upheld by VAR as Udinese Hold Lazio 1-1
The upheld goal underscored Lazio’s stuttering league form, costing them ground in the race for Europe.
Overview
- Matias Vecino put Lazio ahead in the 80th minute when his long-range shot deflected off Oumar Solet to wrong-foot Daniele Padelli.
- Keinan Davis equalized with the final kick in the 96th minute, turning onto his left and finding the far corner from the edge of the box.
- A VAR review examined two potential handballs in the buildup, with Matteo Palma’s contact judged not punishable and the goal confirmed.
- VAR analyst Luca Marelli contended post-match that Davis handled the ball before scoring and said the strike should have been disallowed.
- Lazio missed a chance to close on the European spots, with a notable selection call seeing Tijjani Noslin start ahead of Taty Castellanos.