Why Aston Villa's late goal against Juventus was disallowed by VAR

Aston Villa striker Morgan Rogers had a goal disallowed in a Champions League game against Juventus on Wednesday because his teammate Diego Carlos elbowed Michele Di Gregorio in the ribs beforehand.

Juventus and Aston Villa drew 0-0 in the fifth round of the Champions League at Villa Park on Wednesday. Football Italia was one of the accredited media.

In the 93rd minute, the home team had a goal disallowed after a silent VAR review.

Why Aston Villa’s late goal against Juventus was disallowed by VAR

BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 22: Jhon Duran of Aston Villa scores his team's second goal during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 League Phase MD3 match between Aston Villa FC and Bologna FC 1909 at Villa Park in Birmingham on October 22, 2024 , England. (Photo by Dan Mullan/Getty Images) — BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND – OCTOBER 22: Jhon Duran of Aston Villa scores his team’s second goal during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 League Phase MD3 match between Aston Villa FC and Bologna FC 1909 at Villa Park in Birmingham on October 22, 2024 , England. (Photo by Dan Mullan/Getty Images)

Rogers shot the ball into the empty goal after a dogfight between Juventus goalkeeper Di Gregorio and Diego Carlos.

Di Gregorio had come out of the posts to win the ball; Diego Carlos tried to win the aerial duel, but collided with the Juventus keeper, who was therefore unable to hold the ball.

Referee Jesús Gil Manzano initially awarded the goal to Aston Villa, but after a quick VAR review that didn’t even require a pitchside check, it was disallowed.

A very controversial finish at Villa Park 😲

Morgan Rogers’ late goal is disallowed due to a foul on Juventus goalkeeper Michele Di Gregorio and the game ends 0-0 ❌

Why Aston Villa’s late goal against Juventus was disallowed by VAR

Leave a Reply Cancel reply