A top-tier match in Belgium featuring Anderlecht and Genk is set to be replayed in its entirety due to a VAR error that resulted in the misapplication of the laws of the game. This decision stems from a ruling by a football disciplinary body.
The incident occurred in the 23rd minute of the game when Genk forward Yira Sor scored from the rebound of Bryan Heynan’s missed penalty. Subsequent replays revealed that Sor was inside the penalty area as Heynan took the spot-kick.
While VAR recommended the cancellation of the goal to referee Nathan Verboomen, the review also highlighted that two Anderlecht players had encroached into the penalty area. According to the laws of the game, this should have led to the retaking of Genk’s penalty.
The match, originally won 2-1 by Anderlecht with a 91st-minute goal from Anders Dreyer on December 23, 2023, will now be replayed following the acknowledgment of the VAR error and the subsequent misapplication of the rules.
