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Nottingham Forest Provided with VAR Explanation After Neco Williams Disallowed Goal vs Spurs
Premier League officials said VAR disallowed the goal after deciding Williams handled the ball immediately before scoring.
- Nottingham Forest drew 0-0 with Tottenham Hotspur at the City Ground, with a controversial VAR decision disallowing a potential winning goal by Neco Williams in the 67th minute for an alleged handball.
- Initially, referee Craig Pawson awarded the goal, but VAR Peter Bankes intervened after determining Williams made contact with the ball using his arm immediately before forcing it over the line during the scramble.
- "It's a goal," Neco Williams told Sky Sports, insisting he headed it down between his arms. Manager Oliver Glasner claimed the VAR was "guessing" and should not have intervened.
- The decision awarded Spurs a direct free-kick, ending the match scoreless. Tottenham Hotspur manager Roberto de Zerbu stated he did not see the replay and could not answer questions about the controversial call.
- Both clubs remain without a win in the Premier League this season, leaving supporters at the City Ground frustrated by the controversial officiating decision. Forest's search for a first-season victory continues.
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