Everton manager David Moyes expressed his disbelief after a contentious VAR decision denied his side a second-half penalty in their 2-1 loss to West Ham United. Speaking after the match, Moyes said he was 'amazed' that referee officials did not award a handball in Everton's favor, a call that could have changed the outcome of the game.
'It is a clear handball,' Moyes insisted. 'VAR got it wrong. I cannot understand how they missed it.'
The decision came at a crucial moment, with the score level at 1-1. West Ham went on to score a late winner, leaving Everton empty-handed. Moyes's frustration was palpable as he addressed the media, questioning the consistency of VAR interventions.
'We have technology to help the referees, but tonight it failed us,' he added. 'It's hard to accept when these decisions have such an impact on the result.'
The defeat leaves Everton in a precarious position in the Premier League table, and Moyes will be hoping for better officiating in their upcoming fixtures.