Nottingham Forest endured another frustrating day with VAR in their 1-0 defeat to Fulham, as decisions once again left the team and fans outraged.
The game’s only goal came from a Raul Jimenez penalty after Murillo was penalized for fouling Andreas Pereira, a decision confirmed by VAR. However, when Anthony Elanga was fouled by Fulham’s Calvin Bassey in the second half, VAR chose not to intervene, leaving Forest feeling aggrieved.
Forest coach Nuno Espirito Santo’s tactical choices also raised eyebrows, with four central midfielders starting and four wingers left on the bench. Despite playing in front of England manager Lee Carsley, Forest’s overall performance was deemed subpar.
However, it was VAR that grabbed headlines, with BeIN Sports anchor Richard Keys expressing sympathy for Forest. He highlighted the inconsistency in decision-making, referencing Howard Webb’s protocol for more on-field decisions and less VAR involvement.
Forest has faced a series of VAR controversies dating back to last season, leaving fans disillusioned and fueling the belief that smaller teams are unfairly treated compared to the Premier League’s “big six.”
