Liverpool midfielder Alexis Mac Allister could finally exhale after a tense VAR review went in his favour during the Community Shield clash against Crystal Palace.
Midway through the game, Palace players and fans erupted in appeals when the ball appeared to strike Mac Allister’s arm inside the penalty area. The referee initially pointed to the spot, prompting furious Liverpool protests and a worried glance from the Argentine midfielder.
As the Wembley crowd held its breath, VAR officials pored over the footage. The replays showed that the ball had deflected from close range, with Mac Allister having little time to react. After a brief delay, the decision was overturned — no penalty.
Mac Allister raised his hands in visible relief, while Palace supporters voiced their frustration. The moment kept Liverpool from falling further behind, though it did little to change the overall drama that unfolded later in the match
