1-0 Liverpool win in Champions League, Nunez penalty appeal denied due to Orban foul, VAR did not intervene.
In Liverpool's 1-0 Champions League victory over RB Leipzig, a penalty appeal for Darwin Nunez was denied after a clear foul by Willi Orban. Referee Sandro Scharer and VAR did not overturn the decision, leading to widespread criticism from pundits, including Rio Ferdinand and Steve McManaman. The incident sparked frustration over VAR's effectiveness, as it failed to address what many saw as a clear error, contributing to a contentious refereeing performance.
October 23, 2024
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