“We are working together with PGMOL and the Premier League to understand the root cause of this problem and propose measures to ensure it won't happen again”
Sunday 20 October 2019 06:42, UK
The company supplying Video Assistant Referee (VAR) technology in the Premier League has apologised following a graphic error during Tottenham's 1-1 draw with Watford.
Spurs midfielder Dele Alli salvaged a point for Spurs four minutes from time, cancelling out Abdoulaye Doucoure's opener.
However referee Christopher Kavanagh initiated a VAR check for a suspected handball.
Kavanagh signalled for a goal following the review, but an error from the base at Stockley Park triggered a message of 'No Goal' on the big screen.
The situation caused confusion among both sets of supporters - and the company, Hawk-Eye Innovations, has vowed to work alongside the Premier League to ensure there is no repeat scenario.
"Hawk-Eye apologises to Spurs and Watford fans for the confusion caused when an incorrect graphic was sent to the big screen," a company statement read.
"We are working together with PGMOL and the Premier League to understand the root cause of this problem and propose measures to ensure it won't happen again."
Tottenham are in seventh in the Premier League table following a difficult start to the campaign and face league leaders Liverpool at Anfield next Sunday live on Sky Sports Premier League.
Watford remain rock bottom with four points and without a win in five Premier League games since reappointing Quique Sanchez Flores as head coach on September 8.
