Former Premier League referee Dermot Gallagher has praised the 'absolutely brilliant' VAR decision to allow Newcastle United's equaliser against Leicester City to stand. The Magpies came from behind to secure their fifth straight home victory with a 2-1 victory over the Foxes on Easter Sunday.
Ademola Lookman opened the scoring for the visitors, only for Bruno Guimaraes to poke a first-half equaliser through Kasper Schmeichel's legs. The January signing would go on to score his third goal in black-and-white after netting a sensational diving header in injury time.
Jarred Gillett initially disallowed Guimaraes' equaliser for a suspected foul on Schmeichel, but was advised by the VAR to consult the pitchside monitor. Gallagher has praised the response from the officials, and is adamant the right decision was reached with the goalkeeper not using his hands to claim possession.
