Joey Jo Jo Jr. Shabadoo
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- Oct 4, 2003
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The fact the keeper may or may not have saved it had it not hit Mac Allister doesn’t come into it. It’s irrelevant to the discussion. If the ball hits a player on the arm and goes in or goes directly to a player who then scores then it’s handball, even if the touch is accidental.I agree with you, but your issue is how VAR is used or interpreted rather than the rule. Once VAR comes into the decision making then the letter of the law and fine margins come into play.
You can't say whether the keeper would have saved it had it not clipped Mcalister on the way
All that matters is the possibility of handball.
As the goal was given on pitch there needs to be a clear and obvious error made to rule it out. Different angles of the video replay show different things and none show without a shadow of doubt that the ball clearly hits Ali Macs hand. This means the on field decision should stand and the goal given.