The penalty, which was canceled after VAR review in the Anderlecht-Genk match played in Belgium, was taken to the judiciary. According to the news compiled by Sabah; The court announced a decision that would set a precedent in world football and ordered the match to be replayed. In the 23rd minute of the match, Genk’s penalty kick was taken by Bryan Heynen, whose shot was deflected by the goalkeeper.
THE MATCH WILL BE PLAYED AGAIN
Then, while his teammate Sor sent the ball to the net, after the VAR review, it was concluded that Sor entered the penalty area early and the goal was cancelled. Genk took the lead in the 70th minute of the match, but Anderlecht left the field ahead 2-1 with goals in the 74th and 90th minutes.
Genk filed a criminal complaint for the canceled goal and took the matter to court. The court evaluated Genk’s objection and ruled that Anderlecht’s player entered the penalty area before Sor and decided to replay the match.