Soccer-PGMOL chief Webb stands by VAR decision on Gordon goal

FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - Premier League - Newcastle United v Arsenal - St James' Park, Newcastle, Britain - November 4, 2023 Newcastle United's Anthony Gordon celebrates scoring their first goal Action Images via Reuters/Lee Smith/File Photo

(Reuters) - Referees body (PGMOL) chief Howard Webb said there was no conclusive evidence available for the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) to disallow Anthony Gordon's goal for Newcastle United against Arsenal earlier this month.

Gordon's goal at St James' Park on Nov. 4 was allowed to stand following a lengthy VAR review to check if the ball went out of play, whether there was a foul in the build-up and for offside.