The PGMOL has revealed John Stones’ controversial last-gasp winner for Man City against Wolves was disallowed on-field before VAR recommended a review.
Bernardo Silva was stood in front of Wolves goalkeeper Jose Sa before Stones headed in and was adjudged to be offside by referee Chris Kavanagh.
However, VAR Stuart Attwell disagreed with the decision because Silva moved before Stones connected with the ball and he sent Kavanagh to his monitor, which led to the goal being given.
However, according to the PGMOL’s explanation, the VAR did not consider that Silva leant into Sa, appearing to impede him from challenging for the ball, before moving out of the way.
Bernardo Silva leans into Jose Sa before John Stones’ winner
The PGMOL statement read: “Stones’ goal was disallowed on-field due to Bernardo Silva being in an offside position and in the goalkeeper’s line of vision.
“The VAR deemed Bernardo Silva wasn’t in the line of vision and had no impact on the goalkeeper and recommended an on-field review. The referee overturned his original decision and a goal was awarded.”
