Barry's Header Ruled Out as VAR Overshadows Everton Win

Everton beat Ipswich 1-0 but VAR stole the show by disallowing Thierno Barry's header in controversial fashion.

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What happened. Everton defeated Ipswich Town 1-0, with Thierno Barry scoring a fortuitous first-half goal. Barry also had a second-half header disallowed after VAR ruled Brennan Johnson was interfering with the goalkeeper.

• VAR ruled out Barry's header due to Brennan Johnson's offside interference.
• David Moyes disagreed with the decision, saying the goalkeeper would not have saved it.
• Ipswich goalkeeper Christian Walton was drafted in with Kjell Scherpen dropped.

“The word used was affected his ability to save it which I don't think was the case.”

— David Moyes

The decision adds to VAR controversy in the Premier League, with consistency doubts lingering.

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