Why Evanilson’s goal in Arsenal vs. Bournemouth was considered valid even though it was a claimed handball.
As the Cherries pulled off an amazing comeback to earn their first-ever away Premier League victory at the Emirates, the explanation for why Bournemouth striker Evanilson’s vital goal against Arsenal was allowed to stand has been made public. Mikel Arteta started a strong team and seized the lead through Declan Rice, even though they needed to defeat PSG in the second leg of their Champions League semi-final next week.
Dean Huijsen leveled the score for Andoni Iraola’s team in the second half, but the Brazilian forward then bundled home from a corner to give the visitors the lead. After a protracted VAR review, the goal was declared to stand despite replays suggesting that the striker’s arm may have been off the final touch. The reason for this decision has now been clarified.
Premier League Confirm Why Evanilson Goal Allowed to Stand
The PL match centre account gave an update on the decision
The Premier League Match Centre X account confirmed in an update that the goal was allowed to stand because there was no concrete proof that Evanilson had handled the ball before it squirmed past David Raya. Although one angle appeared to indicate that it might have deflected off his elbow, the VAR examined multiple shots and found no conclusive evidence that Evanilson handled the ball before scoring.
Less than a week has passed since the number nine was controversially sent off in the 1-1 draw with Manchester United when he was given the favorable judgment. Replays did appear to show the 25-year-old stumbling as he went into the tackle on the Moroccan star, but after a review of the reckless challenge, his initial yellow card was upgraded to a red.
An impartial commission determined that Evanilson was unlawfully dismissed, and Bournemouth successfully appealed the dismissal.
