Howard Webb backs call to rule out Neco Williams goal

Webb has defended the VAR decision that denied Nottingham Forest a goal against Tottenham.

What happened. Howard Webb defended the decision to disallow Neco Williams' goal in Tottenham's 0-0 draw at Nottingham Forest. VAR ruled out the effort for accidental handball after Williams bundled the ball in during a goalmouth scramble.

• Williams dived into a scramble with Sandro Tonali, who caught him with a boot
• Peter Bankes and assistant Alex Chilowicz made the call at Stockley Park
• Williams insisted after the game there was no proof of handball

Webb's verdict aims to clear the air over a decision that left Forest feeling hard done by.

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