VAR Furore Erupts: Referee Escorted by Police After Disallowed Goal Shakes Asian Champions League Semi-Final
A highly controversial VAR decision in the Asian Champions League semi-finals saw Shabab Al-Ahli’s last-minute equalizer disallowed for an unusual substitution-related infraction. The ruling ignited chaos on the pitch, leading to the referee requiring a police escort amidst player fury and coach protests. Japanese side Machida Zelvia advanced to the final following the contentious match.