The company supplying Video Assistant Referee (VAR) technology in the Premier League has apologised after an error during Tottenham’s 1-1 draw with Watford.
Spurs midfielder Dele Alli salvaged a point for Tottenham four minutes from time, cancelling out Abdoulaye Doucoure’s goal.
However referee Christopher Kavanagh called for a VAR check for a suspected handball to ensure a right decision is made.
Kavanagh signalled for a goal after the review, but a graphic error from the base at Stockley Park triggered a message of ‘No Goal’ on the big screen in the stadium.
The situation caused confusion among both sets of fans – and the company, Hawk-Eye Innovations, has vowed to work alongside the Premier League to ensure there is no repeat of such mistake.
“Hawk-Eye apologises to Spurs and Watford fans for the confusion caused when an incorrect graphic was sent to the big screen,” a company statement read.
“We are working together with PGMOL and the Premier League to understand the root cause of this problem and propose measures to ensure it won’t happen again.”
Tottenham are currently seventh in the Premier League table after a difficult start to the season and face league leaders Liverpool at Anfield on Sunday.
Watford remain rock bottom with four points and without a victory in five Premier League matches since reappointing Quique Sanchez Flores as manager on September 8.
