Manager Nuno Espirito Santo says there should have been a 'clear penalty' for Nottingham Forest Premier League 3-2 loss Up to Newcastle on Saturday.
With the score at 2-2, goalkeeper Martin Dubravka dived and collided with Forest forward Taiwo Awoniyi in the box.
The video assistant referee reviewed the incident and ruled that there was no obvious mistake by referee Anthony Taylor.
Nuno said the incident was a “defining moment” in the match at the City Ground.
The Forest boss said: 'I've seen it many times and for me this is a clear penalty.
“I think Anthony Taylor probably doesn't have a clear view of this incident because it happened from behind, but I think if you had a chance to check it with VAR, it would be very clear. That's why I made this decision. That's why I can't understand it.'' ”
The defeat leaves Forest in 16th place in the Premier League, two points clear of the relegation zone.
Former Liverpool midfielder Jamie Redknapp told Sky Sports that Newcastle, who had moved up to seventh in the table, had “successfully escaped with a point”.
“We don't know what will happen, but obviously it changed the history of the game. It was a defining moment for sure,” Nuno added.
Former Tottenham defender Stephen Kelly said Dubravka had “unnecessarily” created contact with Awoniyi.
“Dubravka's arm is going up to stop Awoniy from going past him to the ball. He doesn't need that,” Kelly told BBC Radio 5 Sport Extra.
premier league chief football officer Tony Scholes said on Friday. Video assistant referee decisions take too long and create a poor in-stadium experience.
He said VAR has been a significant positive addition to the Premier League, with the percentage of correct calls now being made 96%, up from 82% before its introduction in 2019.
However, he acknowledged: “Obviously everything is not perfect in the world of VAR.”
A major match incident committee, which includes former players, examines key decisions after each round of matches, and Scholes revealed the following incidents have occurred so far in the 2023-24 season:
- Of the 57 'correct' VAR interventions, 24 were for incidents on the pitch, which would have otherwise been left as incorrect calls.
- Of the 20 errors, 17 related to incidents in which VAR should have been involved but was not.
- There have been two instances where VAR has incorrectly overturned on-field decisions, including a penalty decision against Arsenal's Kai Havertz against Manchester United in September.
