West Ham United managed to keep their unbeaten run going with a 2-2 draw against Bournemouth, in a game that has yet again been heavily influenced by VAR.
The Cherries had a goal given – Josh King’s first-half equaliser after a smartly taken corner kick – but also taken away as Nathan Ake’s finish was ruled out for an obstruction as just-offside Dominic Solanke interfered with Roberto’s view.
But, despite making correct decisions, some West Ham fans were left unimpressed with the technology which ultimately helped them gain a point against a tough opponent…
Twitter: @WestHam Once again VAR ruins football! Clearly offside. #BOUWHU (@danisthebest8)
Twitter: VAR wrong again… he was offside (@JJM_WHU)
Twitter: @WestHam Am I missing something ?, how’s that not offside twice? (@Kiitez)
Twitter: @WestHam VAR ruins football. (@deakin_89)
Although it caused a bit of an outrage, these Hammers fans were more than happy to see their team be on the right side of a VAR influenced decision.
Twitter: It was tight but the correct decision was made #whufc #var https://t.co/Mk6BEZfFus (@RoshaneSport)
Twitter: Decent half. VAR was correct. Pretty even and we look great going forward https://t.co/VdojapxtTr (@deanrmarsh)
Twitter: @COYIrons_com VAR hasn’t left its mark today, they scored an onside goal which it confirmed as correct, disallowed… https://t.co/lrKYWQy9Nd (@rickwhufc)
Twitter: @RoshaneSport Supporting the Irons, but they made the right call. (@FusRoDoc)
READ WEST HAM’S VERDICT
I absolutely don’t understand anyone moaning at VAR after today’s game. Yes, it made mistakes against West Ham in the past, but today there is nothing to be actually angry about.
Two crucial decisions which without VAR would cost both teams. It still needs loads of tweaks, but, if given time, it will finally come good, and the game was a big proof of it already becoming better.
