Premier League controversial penalty: Newcastle penalty kick was cancelled, Willoc fake falls and yellow

Recommendation Network reported on May 5 that in the 35th round of the Premier League, Newcastle United played against Brighton away. As the 71st minute of the game went on, a controversial penalty appeared on the court. At that time, Newcastle player Willoc was competing for the ball with Brighton player Van Heck in the penalty area. Willoc fell after contact, and the referee decisively awarded a penalty kick as soon as possible. The penalty aroused strong dissatisfaction among Brighton players, who surrounded the referee and signaled that Willok was suspected of fake falls.

Then, the video assistant referee (VAR) intervened in the controversial penalty. VAR carefully reviewed the game playback and verified the referee's decision that Willok was fouled by Van Heck and awarded a penalty. However, after looking back, VAR found that Van Heck's tackle against Willok was just a slight touch and was not enough to constitute a penalty. VAR's intervention provides the referee with a clearer perspective and more accurate basis for judgment.

In the end, the referee canceled the penalty according to VAR's suggestion and gave Brighton an indirect free kick. At the same time, due to Willoke's fake fall, the referee showed him a yellow card. This change in the penalty triggered dissatisfaction among Newcastle United players, but the existence of VAR ensured fairness of the game. The Premier League officials also gave a detailed explanation of this penalty, emphasizing the important role of VAR in maintaining the fairness of the game.

This event once again highlights the importance of VAR in modern football. While VAR's intervention may interrupt the fluency of the game, it can help referees make more accurate decisions and avoid misjudgment. Newcastle United's match against Brighton eventually continued in a fair manner, and VAR's intervention also added more topics to the game.