Overview
- In the Carabao Cup semi-final at St James’ Park, Antoine Semenyo’s 63rd-minute finish was initially awarded before a VAR check ruled it out for offside.
- Replays with superimposed lines showed Erling Haaland marginally ahead of Malick Thiaw and judged to be impeding the defender’s ability to play the ball.
- Referee Chris Kavanagh reviewed the incident on the pitch-side monitor and announced the final decision of offside to the stadium.
- The review lasted around four to six minutes, with home supporters booing the delay and then cheering the explanation once delivered.
- Pundit Chris Sutton called the call “incredible” and said “the game’s gone,” while reports described Semenyo as bemused by the intervention.