Goal awarded: challenge by Ayari on Gomes
Sunday, 23 August 2026 · 2026-27 · 31'
What happened
Goal awarded: Challenge by Ayari on Gomes. Panel: The panel felt that the challenge did not meet the high threshold for a foul, therefore, the Referee's call to award the goal was supported.
- On the pitch
- Goal awarded
- VAR
- VAR confirmed
- Benefited
- BHA Brighton & Hove Albion
- Harmed
- AVL Aston Villa
Fan verdict
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Reaction
“The panel felt that the challenge did not meet the high threshold for a foul, therefore, the Referee's call to award the goal was supported.”
KMI panel · Match Round 1 ruling · source