Arsenal defender Rob Holding was spotted laughing while consoling a devastated Xavi Simons after the PSV Eindhoven star's superb solo effort was ruled out by VAR.
The 19-year-old Dutch youth international went on a sensational run from the edge of the Gunners' penalty area and evaded four different defensive challenges before firing home past visiting goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale.
It was a moment that had lit up the game, coming just two minutes before the half-time break, and had appeared to give the home side the lead at the end of a cagey opening period. However, after a lengthy VAR delay – the goal was chalked off due to an earlier offside in the move.
