New footage confirms Neco Williams handball in disallowed goal against Tottenham

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Last updated Sep 7, 2026

New footage confirms Neco Williams handball in disallowed goal against Tottenham
Summary

New video footage shows the ball striking the arms of Nottingham Forest defender Neco Williams during a scoreless draw against Tottenham Hotspur. The incident occurred in the 67th minute when Williams appeared to bundle the ball into the net, leading VAR official Peter Bankes to rule out the goal for accidental handball. Although Williams and manager Oliver Glasner publicly contested the ruling after the match, the newly released camera angle indicates the ball touched both the left arm and right forearm of the defender. The VAR hub did not have access to this specific camera angle during the game, relying instead on other evidence to make the factual intervention. Pro Ref officials remain satisfied with the decision to disallow the goal, noting that the controversy was exacerbated by the player's firm insistence that no contact occurred.

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  • Neco Williams had a 67th-minute goal disallowed due to an accidental handball.
  • The match between Nottingham Forest and Tottenham Hotspur finished in a 0-0 draw.
  • New camera footage confirms the ball hit both of the defender's arms.
  • The VAR official did not have access to the newly released camera angle during the match.
  • Pro Ref officials maintain that the decision to rule out the goal was correct.
Latest Updates
  • 11:31 AMBBC SportNew camera angle shows Williams' disallowed goal hit arm
  • 11:19 AMYahoo SportsNew video shows Williams handball - but won't end VAR row
  • 11:13 AMBBC SportNew video shows Williams handball - but won't end VAR row
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New video footage shows the ball coming off Neco Williams' arm before his disallowed goal for Nottingham Forest in the 0-0 draw against Tottenham.

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New video footage shows the ball coming off both Neco Williams' arms in the lead-up to his disallowed goal against Tottenham.

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New video footage shows the ball coming off both Neco Williams' arms in the lead-up to his disallowed goal against Tottenham.

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