England suffered a 2-1 defeat against the Netherlands in their Nations League clash. The opening goal, scored by Lieke Martens, was controversial as Danielle van de Donk set it up from an offside position. England captain Millie Bright expressed her frustration at the absence of VAR in the women’s game, calling it “mind-blowing.” While acknowledging that England should have defended better, Bright pleaded for greater consistency in the use of technology. She highlighted the disparities between games with and without VAR and emphasized the importance of correct decisions in international football.
The use of VAR in the women’s Nations League is decided by the host nation until the semi-final stage. Despite having the necessary infrastructure at Stadion Galgenwaard, where the game was held, VAR was not available. Similarly, in England’s previous game against Scotland, VAR was not in use at the Stadium of Light. England’s win against Scotland also highlighted the lack of consistency in the use of VAR between different leagues and competitions.
England captain Millie Bright’s criticism of the absence of VAR in the women’s Nations League reflects the frustration felt by many players and fans. The controversy surrounding the offside opener in the game against the Netherlands highlights the need for consistent and fair use of technology in football.
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