Rooney criticizes VAR after Palace's controversial second goal vs Forest
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 11, 2026, 11:31 PM
Last updated Oct 11, 2026
Wayne Rooney expressed his discontent regarding VAR's decision to award Crystal Palace a second goal during their Premier League match against Nottingham Forest. The goal, which helped Palace secure a 3-1 victory, was viewed by Rooney as the wrong call on BBC's Match of the Day. The match took place on October 11, 2026. Following the match, discussions regarding VAR's effectiveness likely continue among analysts and fans alike.
- •Wayne Rooney spoke on Match of the Day about the VAR decision.
- •Crystal Palace scored their second goal during the match against Nottingham Forest.
- •The match concluded with Palace winning 3-1 on October 11, 2026.
- •Rooney believes VAR made the wrong decision in the goal's awarding.
- 11:31 PMBBC Sport — 'Call it a day with VAR' - Rooney on Palace's controversial goal
"Speaking on Match of the Day, Wayne Rooney says VAR made the wrong decision in awarding Crystal Palace their second goal, which saw the home side take the lead as they went on to beat Nottingham Forest 3-1 in the Premier League.
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