Ismaila Sarr's goal disallowed for offside in Crystal Palace win over Tottenham

On March 5, 2026, Crystal Palace defeated Tottenham 3-1 in an English Premier League match. During the 34th minute, Crystal Palace player Ismaila Sarr scored a goal that was subsequently disallowed following a review by the semi-automated offside technology system. The decision indicated that Sarr was in an offside position, with officials determining that his nose and part of his face were beyond the defensive line. While Sarr scored two goals during the match, the disallowed third goal generated significant controversy and social media debate regarding the interpretation of offside rules. The incident has reignited discussions about the precision of VAR and semi-automated technology in professional football. Tottenham currently finds itself in a challenging position in the league standings following this result.