"When PSG defender Willian Pacho appeared to bundle into the back of Liverpool's Alexis Mac Allister, referee Mariani pointed to the spot to award the home side a penalty. However, after reviewing the replays, the VAR felt that there was no evidence of a foul by Pacho, citing that any contact that resulted in Mac Allister going to ground was instigated by the Liverpool midfielder himself."
"VAR recommended an on-field review for a possible overturn of the original decision. Unfortunately, TV viewers were left confused as they were shown a shot of the wrong penalty area when Mariani was sent to the pitch-side monitor, rather than a helpful slow-motion replay of the incident."
VAR decisions in football can be contentious, as seen in a recent incident involving Liverpool and PSG. Referee Maurizio Mariani initially awarded a penalty for a foul by PSG's Willian Pacho on Liverpool's Alexis Mac Allister. After VAR review, it was determined that Mac Allister instigated the contact, leading to the penalty being overturned. Confusion arose when viewers were shown the wrong penalty area during the review, but Mariani ultimately made the correct decision based on the evidence presented.
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