LOS ANGELES — Jun Endo sat on the field with her head down after the final whistle. She was exasperated following Angel City's 2-1 loss to Gotham FC in their season opener Saturday at BMO Stadium.
A 2-0 lead just 15 minutes into your season is an unreal way to start.Video Assistant Referee is now part of NWSL for the first time ever and the ref took a look at that goal, ultimately disallowing it due to a foul in the build-up play. Debatable, at best, which is usually the case with VAR. But what was also alarming was the significant amount of time it took for him to come to terms with his decision that later resulted in seven minutes of stoppage time at the end of the first half.
It wouldn’t be the last. Just five minutes into the second half VAR would come into play again, awarding Gotham a penalty kick after ACFC goalkeeper DiDi Haračić was called for tripping Svava Gudmundsdóttir in the box. The protesting of the call resulted in three yellow cards for Angel City before Midge Purce converted from the spot to tie the game 1-1.
It wasn’t without drama as ACFC pushed for a late equalizer in stoppage time and Simone Charley was dragged down for a foul near the box. The anxious crowd was now ironically calling for a video review as chants of “VAR” filled the stadium and fans were shown on the big screen motioning the virtual rectangle signal hoping for a late penalty. Third time might've been the charm but they didn't get their wish as a free kick was awarded instead and hit off target.
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