UEFA’s attempt to clarify the new ruling around goalkeepers in penalty situations under VAR has only caused further confusion after Chelsea fans complained about Adrian’s final save in the Super Cup shootout for Liverpool.
The Reds clinched the trophy in Istanbul on Wednesday night beating Chelsea 5-4 on penalties after goalkeeper Adrian saved Tammy Abraham’s penalty .
The replay showed that the Spaniard crept forward from his line and saved the penalty - leading to calls from fans of the London side stating that the spot-kick should have been re-taken.
The UEFA ruling states: “The goalkeeper must have at least part of one foot on/in line with the goal line when the kick is taken; cannot stand behind the line”.
Now ESPN are reporting that UEFA Chief Refereeing Officer Roberto Rosetti said before the Super Cup that “goalkeepers will only be penalised by VAR for leaving the line if it’s a blatant and clear violation of the new law.”
Adrian penalty save update.
— Dale Johnson (@DaleJohnsonESPN) August 15, 2019
Been informed that Roberto Rosetti, UEFA Chief Refereeing Officer, briefed before the Super Cup that goalkeepers will only be penalised by VAR for leaving line if it's a blatant and clear violation of new law. #LIVCHE #SuperCup #LFC #CFC pic.twitter.com/stVo9R8q7x
The media outlet also state that the DFB (German Football Association), who have been using VAR in the Bundesliga since the start of the 2017/18 season, said that “the ‘goalkeeper having one foot on the line’ will not be judged to the letter of the new penalty law in the Bundesliga and 2. Bundesliga.”
It also appears that the DFB have said that the "goalkeeper having one foot on the line" will not be judged to the letter of the new penalty law in the Bundesliga and 2. Bundesliga.
— Dale Johnson (@DaleJohnsonESPN) August 15, 2019
Whatever the case and thanks to new goalkeeper Adrian's penalty heroics, the Reds are now o nce again the most successful club in English football in their own right with 46 'major trophies' won.
This consists of 18 League Championships, seven FA Cups, eight League Cups, six European Cups/Champions Leagues, three UEFA Cup/Europa Leagues, four European Super Cups.
In contrast, Manchester United have 20 League Championships, 12 FA Cups, five League Cups, three European Cups, one European Cup-Winners' Cup, one UEFA Cup/Europa League, one European Super Cup, one Intercontinental Cup, one FIFA Club World Cup.
