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João Pedro goal given after VAR review (CHE 2–0 BRE, 27')

Refereeing CallCorrectKMI panel ruling
CHEChelsea2 – 0BrentfordBRE

Matchweek 22 · Saturday 17 January · Referee John Brooks · VAR Stuart Attwell

The goal was initially not given, but awarded after a VAR review. 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
No goal
VAR
VAR overturned
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Chelsea
Harmed
Brentford
r/soccer post-match threadHeated464 of 107 comments angry about the officiating, mostly CHE fansThat was ridiculous indeed, but IMO the Pedro call from 11th minute was even worse from the refs. One of the clearest pens you'll ever see, a simple trip from the back visible from literally every single camera angle. Th…
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