Match of the Day presenters Gary Lineker and Ian Wright expressed their disappointment over the decision to disallow Wolves’ late equalizer against West Ham United, highlighting their frustration with the current state of officiating in football.

The match saw Pablo Sarabia give Wolves the lead from the penalty spot, only for West Ham to claw back through Lucas Paqueta and James Ward-Prowse. In a dramatic finish, Max Kilman thought he secured a point for Wolves with a late header, but VAR intervened, deeming Tawanda Chirewa offside for obstructing West Ham goalkeeper Lukasz Fabianski.

Lineker criticized the offside ruling, pointing out the ambiguity and complexity of the current laws influenced by IFAB. He suggested the need for an appeals system to alleviate the burden on VAR and reduce controversial calls.

Wright empathized with Wolves and Gary O’Neil, expressing sympathy for the undeserved outcome. He disagreed with Lineker’s proposal for an appeals system, citing concerns that human error in VAR operations could persist.

The debate on officiating and VAR in football continues, with the pundits highlighting the need for clarity and consistency in decisions to preserve the integrity of the game.