LEICESTER boss Steve Cooper has accused refs’ chiefs of ‘hiding’ footage that showed they made a major error. Cooper hit out after VAR ruled Jean-Philippe Mateta’s goal for Crystal Palace was onside in Saturday’s 2-2 draw with the Foxes . 2 Steve Cooper has accused referees of hiding footage that shows they made an error Credit: PA 2 VAR ruled Jean-Philippe Mateta to be onside for his goal Credit: X @PLMatchCentre Leicester maintained the decision had been made on the basis of the wrong piece of footage — and that the clip released to Match of the Day and Sky Sports was ‘false’.
Cooper said: “It was an awful human error which has been hidden a little bit in the media. That’s been as disappointing as the decision. “Everything you’ve seen on Match of the Day or Sky has been false.
I didn’t like the fact that it didn’t reach the public or the media. “Don’t hide away from mistakes — own them and stand up for it.” READ MORE IN FOOTBALL BRING THE MOYES Moyes tipped for return to management with former club in downward spiral Leicester were 2-0 up at Selhurst Park when Mateta scored from Tyrick Mitchell’s cross.
The assistant ref flagged for offside but VAR overturned the decision and gave the goal. Mateta then levelled with a late penalty. Cooper claimed: “We’ve seen different images which show that, when they froze the footage for offside, he was.
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