Liverpool star Diogo Jota escaped punishment for simulation against Wolves despite VAR replays clearly showing a dive. Former Premier League referee Keith Hackett explains why Jota should have received a yellow card and how the VAR system failed to implement the correct decision.
Liverpool star Diogo Jota escaped a yellow card for simulation against Wolves , despite clear evidence of a dive, according to former Premier League referee Keith Hackett. Hackett explained that Jota should have been cautioned for his attempt to win a penalty, which was correctly overturned by VAR . While the on-field referee, Simon Hooper, had a good view of the challenge, VAR intervened to make the correct decision.
On the pitch, the controversial incident had little impact on the final result, as Liverpool secured a comfortable 2-1 victory at Anfield. Despite Wolves pulling a goal back in the 67th minute, they were unable to complete a comeback. The win was crucial for Liverpool, allowing them to bounce back from their midweek Merseyside Derby disappointment following a 2-2 draw against Everton. Taking the lead 2-0 at half-time, Liverpool will be disappointed with the pressure they faced in the latter stages of the game and will be keen to avoid dropping further points. Securing all three points from a challenging fixture allowed the Reds to maintain their seven-point advantage at the top of the table with 13 games remaining. Meanwhile, Wolves remain just two points outside the relegation zone. However, Jota went unpunished despite the clear evidence of simulation shown in the VAR replays. Although VAR can review referee decisions, it is unable to make yellow card decisions, meaning Hooper could not be informed to caution the forward. Many supporters and neutral observers, including Hackett, expressed frustration at the decision not to punish Jota for his clear act of simulation. Despite successfully deceiving the referee, Jota escaped a yellow card due to a loophole in the VAR system
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