Spain vs Scotland referee changed mind over disallowed McTominay goal

Referee changes decision in Scotland vs Spain game, disallowing a goal due to offside instead of a foul.

In a recent game between Scotland and Spain, referee Serdar Gözübüyük made a controversial decision to disallow a goal, according to John McGinn. The decision came after a VAR review at the pitchside monitor, where Gözübüyük initially signaled a foul by Jack Hendry on Spanish keeper Unai Simon. However, UEFA sources later suggested that the goal was disallowed due to offside.

McGinn claims that Gözübüyük changed his mind during the game, going from a foul to offside as the reasoning for disallowing the goal. This decision frustrated McGinn, as it showed that the VAR decision was not clear and obvious. He believes that Jack Hendry's decision to step the other side was a key factor in the disallowed goal, even though no goalkeeper in the world would have been able to save it.

During an interview with Viaplay, McGinn expressed his frustration, stating that Gözübüyük changed his decision in the game, which indicates a lack of clarity in the VAR system. He also mentioned the importance of the moment, as it could have been a game-changing goal for Scotland.

In another interview with the BBC, McGinn reiterated his frustration, emphasizing the quality of the goal scored by Scotty and the impact it could have had on the outcome of the game. He questioned the clarity of the decision, as Gözübüyük initially ruled it a foul and then changed it to offside during the game.

McGinn acknowledged that upon reviewing the footage, Jack's right leg was offside, but he still felt that the decision was harsh. He expressed his disappointment in the disallowed goal, especially considering the strength of the Spanish team.

Overall, McGinn's comments highlight the confusion and frustration surrounding the VAR decision in the game between Scotland and Spain. The changing of the referee's decision from a foul to offside during the game raises questions about the clarity and consistency of the VAR system.