West Ham’s Vladimir Coufal was booked twice in three minutes as followers fumed at VAR amid a chaotic end at Sheffield United.
There have been two purple playing cards and a Blades equaliser in added time because the Premier League conflict led to a 2-2 draw. Home striker Rhian Brewster was first to see purple within the 92nd minute for an terrible lunge on Emerson following a VAR examine.
Fans have been left amazed that VAR was even required following such a blatant purple card offence. One fan fumed: “Ref doesn’t need VAR to know that’s red. He clearly saw the tackle and he thought it’s a yellow card offense. Stupid.”
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Another raged: “Took almost 3 minutes for VAR to decide that a 2 footed off the ground studs up tackle from behind is a red card.”
In the aftermath of that incident, Coufal was booked for dissent. A few minutes later, the identical participant was off following a late problem on James McAtee. The Hammers led 2-1 at that stage, however the Blades plucked a draw from the jaws of defeat because of Oli McBurnie’s penalty within the 112th – the newest purpose in Premier League historical past.
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There was nonetheless time for extra drama as West Ham had sturdy claims for a penalty of their very own following a problem on Jarrod Bowen, however referee Michael Salisbury gave the choice the opposite means, with VAR not intervening.
Again, Hammers supporters have been left raging. One blasted: “Astonished that wasn’t given in real time let alone reviewed and corrected by VAR – Ahmedhodzic is absolutely all over Bowen, it’s as blatant a pen as they come.”
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Another agreed: “West Ham completely done there. Super soft penalty for Sheffield United then Jarrod Bowen wrestled to the ground at end and not even checked. VAR yet again not fit for purpose.”
A 3rd added: “The standard of officiating in this league yet again lets us down. Never a penalty against us. Stonewall penalty on Bowen in dying moments not given. No VAR check shown for either decision. Moyes should take the ban/fine and call it out for what it is post-match.”