THE Premier League has revealed why Lewis Dunk’s goal for Brighton was ruled out against West Brom.
Ref Lee Mason disallowed Dunk’s equaliser in Brighton’s 1-0 defeat to the Baggies, changing his decision TWICE in farcical scenes.
The Premier League has revealed why Lewis Dunk’s Brighton equaliser was ruled outCredit: AFP
An explanation eventually popped up on the Premier League’s official Twitter page.
It said: “Ref Lee Mason has overturned the goal because the whistle had been blown a second time before the ball had crossed the line.”
The confusion began when Seagulls defender Dunk cheekily took a free-kick from 20 yards quickly, catching out Baggies goalkeeper Sam Johnstone.
Dunk, 29, was convinced that Mason had blown the whistle for the kick to be taken, strongly arguing his case with the official.
Unexpectedly, the Brighton’s skipper’s protestations initially appeared to ring true, with Mason deciding to give the goal after all.
It was then West Brom captain Kyle Bartley’s turn to argue his case, with the Baggies insisting that the set-piece was taken too quickly.
VAR eventually intervened, instructing Mason not to give the goal.
And the result could prove costly in Brighton’s fight for Premier League survival.
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The decision could play a big role in Brighton’s relegation fightCredit: PA:Press Association
They are just four points above 18th-place Fulham, who still have a game in hand.
Newcastle are sandwiched between the pair, and could go two points clear of Brighton should they beat Wolves on Saturday night.
The Seagulls do have a better goal difference than both Fulham and Newcastle, but know they must start picking up results soon.
Things don’t get any easier though, with games against Leicester and Southampton on the horizon.
Brighton then face a crunch relegation clash with Newcastle before tough fixtures against Man United, Everton and Chelsea.
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Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
