The ‘impossible’ goal by James Rodríguez that the VAR snatched from him

A James Rodriguez a goal from an almost impossible angle was disallowed by VAR in Everton’s 0-1 loss to Leeds United. The goal action was 24 minutes, when on the end line, the Colombian controlled the ball with his chest to free himself from the mark, centimeters from the final line, and sent the ball to the back of the net through the goalkeeper’s post .

However, the linesman raised the flag for an out of place. When the action was reviewed, the VAR upheld the referee’s decision. James was half a length ahead and this prevented him from celebrating his third Premier League goal.

At the end of the first half, James has given 25 passes, of which one was key to decanting a scoring opportunity. In addition, he has received two fouls, has made a shot and has an accuracy of his passes of 72%.

Richarlison crossed a cross ball:

James stung and lowered the ball off his chest. A few inches from the finish line:

After beating the defender and when everyone was waiting for the center, even the goalkeeper, the Colombian crossed the ball to the far post at an impossible angle.

The ball went to the net.

Unfortunately, the play was canceled by a few inches.

Relive the disallowed goal to James Rodríguez.