Are Bayern facing a forfeit off the pitch? Here’s what the DFB says | OneFootball

A goal that wasn't, and a video review that shouldn't have been - the Bundesliga opening match continues to be a topic of discussion. Is there now really a risk of a replay or even a Bayern defeat in the sports court?

With a 6:0 win over RB Leipzig, FC Bayern made a sporting exclamation mark at the start of the new season. But despite the clear result, a scene from the second half came into focus - and sparked a heated rule debate.

In the 66th minute, Antonio Nusa scored for Leipzig, but the goal was disallowed. The reason for this was the free kick beforehand: Castello Lukeba had picked up the ball and started dribbling without passing it first - an incorrect execution that, according to the rules, does not justify the use of VAR. Nevertheless, the video assistant intervened - triggered by the vehement protests of Bayern.

No threat to Bayern's victory

According to DFB referee spokesman Alexander Feuerherdt, the match rating remains valid, even if the use of VAR in this case did not comply with the rules. FC Bayern does not face any sports legal consequences, according to Feuerherdt, an appeal would have no chance of success. The regulations stipulate that games are also rated if - as Feuerherdt told the German Press Agency - "inadmissible situations/decisions are examined in a video review".

In a conversation with RTL/ntv and sport.de, Feuerherdt previously described the situation as follows: "I have never seen a player who executes a free kick simply take the ball and start dribbling without passing it in all my years of Bundesliga." Because of the massive protests, the referee still reassured himself with the VAR: "It's just that the video assistant doesn't actually check whether a free kick execution is correct."

The decision was still made - "in the spirit of football", Feuerherdt continued. "Because I think no one could have explained if this goal had stood."

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