Should Brighton’s goal against Chelsea have stood? Former Premier League referee has no doubts

Brighton’s FA Cup match against Chelsea was not without controversy, as Tariq Lamptey appeared to handle the ball in the build-up to the Seagulls’ second goal. Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca admitted that the goal should not have stood, and former Premier League referee Peter Walton fully agrees.

Details: According to Walton, if VAR had been in use for the match, it would have intervened, meaning the officials made an error in allowing the goal.

Quote: “I think Lamptey’s handball against Chelsea undoubtedly influenced ball control—firstly, in terms of its trajectory, and secondly, it almost immediately led to a goal.

Under the rules, that’s not allowed, so if VAR had been in place, it would have flagged the fact that his arm was away from his body and also moved toward the ball. VAR would have given the referee another chance to review it, and I believe the goal would have been ruled out if he had that opportunity,” Walton said in an interview with talkSPORT BET.

Reminder: Earlier, Maresca stated that he does not miss João Félix, who left Chelsea on loan to Milan.