Why Juventus had 2 goals disallowed against Lecce

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Why Juventus had 2 goals disallowed against Lecce

Why Juventus had 2 goals disallowed against Lecce

Juventus had two goals disallowed in this evening’s trip to Lecce, both for Dusan Vlahovic offside positions, but only one required a VAR On-Field Review.You can follow all the action as it happens ...

Why Juventus had 2 goals disallowed against Lecce

Juventus had two goals disallowed in this evening’s trip to Lecce, both for Dusan Vlahovic offside positions, but only one required a VAR On-Field Review.You can follow all the action as it happens ...

In a dramatic Serie A clash at the Stadio Via del Mare, Juventus found themselves on the wrong end of two disallowed goals against Lecce, both involving striker Dusan Vlahovic. While the Bianconeri struck early with a lightning-fast goal just 15 seconds in—courtesy of a precise Andrea Cambiaso cross—their night took a frustrating turn as the referee's whistle kept them from adding to the lead.

The first disallowed goal came at the start of the second half, and it was a straightforward call. Vlahovic, lurking in the box, tapped in a rebound from Cambiaso's saved shot, but the linesman's flag was up immediately. VAR confirmed the offside position without fuss, and the goal was chalked off—a clear-cut decision that left little room for debate.

The second incident, however, was far more contentious and required a VAR On-Field Review. This time, chaos ensued when Lecce's Jamal Siebert attempted a panicked clearance, only for Cambiaso to whip in another cross. The ball was flicked into the net by Pierre Kalulu, but the referee's attention was on Vlahovic. The striker hadn't touched the ball, but had he interfered with play? That was the million-dollar question.

Unlike the first offside call, this was a subjective decision—one that could only be made by the referee, Andrea Colombo, after a closer look. VAR summoned him to the touchline monitor, where he reviewed the footage. The verdict? Vlahovic was deemed to have interfered by nearly colliding with Siebert, forcing the error. The goal was disallowed, leaving Juventus to rue what could have been.

For fans and fantasy managers alike, this match was a rollercoaster of emotions. Vlahovic's early strike had set the tone, but these two disallowed goals—one routine, one controversial—ultimately defined the night. Follow all the action as it unfolds in our liveblog, and stay tuned for more Serie A drama.

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