PGMOL has confirmed that VAR could not overturn Adam Armstrong’s goal for Wolverhampton Wanderers against Brentford because the alleged goalkeeper backpass occurred in a separate attacking phase, leaving Bees head coach Keith Andrews frustrated by the 2-2 draw.
Wolves secured a vital point at Brentford on Monday, but the match was overshadowed by a controversial officiating decision involving Ladislav Krejci and Jose Sa.
Replays appeared to show Sa picking up a deliberate backpass from Krejci just 28 seconds before Adam Armstrong’s crucial goal.
Former Premier League referee Keith Hackett criticized the leniency, while Keith Andrews noted, “I think there are enough officials in and around the pitch to identify if it was a back pass or not.”
Despite the protests, PGMOL ruled that the incident fell outside the “Attacking Phase” relevant to Armstrong’s strike, preventing VAR intervention.
The 2-2 result leaves Rob Edwards’ side battling for survival while Brentford remains in the hunt for European football.
Pundit Jamie Carragher supported the Bees’ grievance, stating, “It is a back pass… they have got away with one,” as Wolves extended their unbeaten run to three matches.