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5.5 Minutes to Decide on a Dubious Offside in Newcastle – City Match

Published January 14, 2026, 13:37
5.5 Minutes to Decide on a Dubious Offside in Newcastle – City Match

During the first leg of the Newcastle – City semi-final match, a controversial goal was disallowed for offside. The VAR reviewed the play for over 5.5 minutes before deciding that Semenyo was in an offside position when he scored. The decision sparked outrage, as many believe the offside was questionable and the delay was excessive, given that VAR technology is supposed to assist with clear and obvious errors.