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João Pedro goal ruled out by VAR

Monday, 4 May 2026 · 2025-26 · 75'

What happened

VAR reviewed the goal and it was disallowed. The decision does not appear among the errors the KMI panel logged for 2025-26, which means the panel voted it correct.

On the pitch: Goal
VAR: VAR overturned
Benefited: NFO Nottingham Forest
Harmed: CHE Chelsea

Fan verdict

Was the final decision right?

One tap, then pick your club. We show how Chelsea fans, Nottingham Forest fans and everyone else answered.

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Officials & their calls

RefereeAnthony TaylorNot judgedcareer on file: 10 err · 0%VARJames BellCorrectcareer on file: 3 err · 85%Assistant VARDan RobathanCorrectcareer on file: 1 err · 90%

What the fans thought

Grumbles12

2 of 345 comments in the r/soccer post-match thread were angry about the officiating. Main gripes: penalty and offside.

“Forced to start an 18 year old due to injuries, he goes off injured, the keeper goes off injured, smashed at home by a team who rotated heavily to prioritised another competition, penalty missed, offside goal disallowed …” · 86 upvotes · ARS fan

“Alli scored 16 non-penalty league goals. That's pretty insane for a midfielder.” · 6 upvotes

Whole-match mood, not this incident alone.

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