Hawkeye, the company in charge of Premier League technology has issued an apology saying Sheffield United’s “goal” against Aston Villa at Villa Park, which was ruled out, should have been given.
In the 42nd minute of the clash, Villa goalkeeper Orjan Nyland carried Oliver Norwood’s free-kick over the line.
Referee Michael Oliver did not get the signal to indicate a goal and the company has admitted there was an error and the ball did cross the line.
In a statement, the company said:
Hawk-Eye unreservedly apologises to the Premier League, Sheffield United and everyone affected by this incident.
The company said it was the first time such an error had occurred in more than 9 000 matches using the system.
It explained that all seven of its cameras monitoring the goal were obscured by either the goalkeeper, a defender or the goalpost.