Espirito Santo reacts to VAR call
BBC Sport · 2026-05-11 · archive
West Ham United manager Nuno Espirito Santo shared his frustration with VAR after his side had a late goal disallowed in the 1-0 defeat against Arsenal.
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West Ham United head coach Nuno Espirito Santo expressed dissatisfaction with the Video Assistant Referee following a specific ruling in the club’s recent fixture against Arsenal. The match, which concluded in a narrow 1-0 loss for the Hammers, featured a key moment in the closing stages when the team appeared to have secured an equalizer. However, the goal was subsequently overturned by officiating technology. Speaking after the final whistle, the manager articulated his disappointment regarding the decision, which prevented his side from claiming a point. This outcome leaves the players reflecting on an encounter where a late reversal determined proceedings.
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