“Final Decision made as VAR error resulted in Everton’s penalty being overturned”- BBC Sport share information of VAR error after Everton see penalty overturned vs Brighton
Everton’s 2024/25 season is underway, but it hasn’t started as the home fans would have hoped. In the final season at Goodison Park, Everton suffered a 3-0 defeat against Brighton & Hove Albion, leaving manager Sean Dyche with plenty of work to do at Finch Farm ahead of a challenging away game against Tottenham Hotspur.
The match was marked by a controversial VAR decision, with a penalty awarded to Everton being overturned after a review. Reports suggest there was a technical issue with the main VAR screen, forcing referee Simon Hooper to use a backup monitor, an unusual occurrence.
Everton fans will be hoping this isn’t a sign of another season marred by frustrating VAR calls, especially as the team aims to avoid lingering near the bottom of the table. Meanwhile, Dyche faces a critical decision regarding the striker position, with Dominic Calvert-Lewin struggling to make an impact. With just 12 months left on his contract, his future remains uncertain, and summer signing Iliman Ndiaye may be in line for more opportunities. Everton are also linked with Barcelona’s Vitor Roque, but with less than two weeks remaining in the transfer window, time is running out for the Toffees to secure reinforcements.
