Machida Zelvia Advance After VAR Cancels Shabab Goal
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- Machida Zelvia kept a 1‑0 lead in stoppage time after a VAR review ruled a Shabab Al‑Ahli goal invalid because a throw‑in preceded a substitution.
- Shaun Evans was escorted off the pitch by police after Shabab Al‑Ahli players surrounded him and coach Paulo Sousa stormed the tunnel.
- Al‑Ahli will face Machida Zelvia in the Asian Champions League final on 25 April, giving the Saudi champions a chance to defend their title.
Why it matters: Shabab Al‑Ahli lose a chance at the title after their equaliser erased Machida Zelvia’s 1‑0 lead, while Machida secure a spot in the 25 April final, eroding confidence in VAR and prompting calls for stricter officiating oversight.
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