Brighton were denied a well-deserved win against Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park, due to a mistake by goalkeeper Robert Sanchez and a incorrect call by VAR. Despite putting in a dominant performance, Brighton were unable to extend their winning streak against their rivals, which now stands at seven matches.
The Professional Game Match Officials Limited (PGMOL) apologized to Brighton for the incorrect offside call that disallowed a first-half goal by Pervis Estupinan. The VAR room drew the lines incorrectly, leading to the disallowance of the goal. A club spokesperson confirmed that the error was acknowledged by PGMOL and accepted their apology, but would not be making any further comment.
Brighton took the lead in the second half, with a goal from Solly March, but the lead was short-lived as Sanchez made a costly mistake and allowed James Tomkins to score the equalizer from close range. The goal ensured that Palace avoided a fourth defeat in six Premier League matches, but their recent poor form leaves them just seven points clear of the relegation zone, with only three points claimed in that time.
