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Brighton & Hove Albion secured a controversial 1-0 victory over Nottingham Forest at the City Ground on Sunday, September 2, 2024, thanks to a late penalty decision that sparked significant debate. The winning goal, converted by Alexis Mac Allister in the 88th minute, came after a VAR review of a potential handball by Chris Wood in the Forest penalty area.
The incident occurred in the 75th minute when a free kick was delivered into the Forest penalty area. Craig Dawson, attempting a header, was closely marked by Chris Wood. The ball struck Wood’s arm, but on-field referee Thomas Barrott, after a VAR consultation with David Coote, persistent no penalty should be awarded, citing the ball was dropping behind Wood and he had no opportunity to avoid contact.
