Williams goal 'should not have been disallowed' - Glasner

Nottingham Forest manager Oliver Glasner says his side "lost two points" following their goalless draw against Tottenham Hotspur. The Austrian insists Neco Williams' second-half disallowed goal was a clear error.

In a tense Premier League encounter at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, Nottingham Forest held Spurs to a goalless draw, but the result was overshadowed by a controversial disallowed goal for the visitors. Forest manager Oliver Glasner was adamant that his team deserved all three points and that Neco Williams' second-half strike was wrongly ruled out for offside. The incident occurred in the 67th minute when Williams latched onto a through ball inside the box and slotted past the goalkeeper. However, the linesman immediately raised his flag, and after a VAR review, the goal was disallowed. Replays suggested that Williams may have been level with the last defender, sparking outrage from the Forest bench. Glasner, visibly furious on the touchline, protested the decision but to no avail. Speaking after the match, Glasner did not hide his frustration. "I've watched it many times. Williams was not offside when the pass was played. He was level, maybe even behind. It was a clear mistake, and we lost two points because of it," he said. "In a game of this level, such errors are unacceptable. We played brilliantly, created chances, and deserved to win. Instead, we go home with just a point." Forest's performance was indeed commendable. They pressed high, disrupted Spurs' rhythm, and looked dangerous on the counter-attack. Williams, Morgan Gibbs-White, and Anthony Elanga repeatedly tested the home defense, but Spurs goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario was in inspired form, making several crucial saves. Tottenham, despite dominating possession, struggled to break down a well-organized Forest backline, resorting to long-range efforts and set pieces. The draw has different implications for both sides. For Spurs, dropping points at home is a setback in their quest for a top-four finish. For Forest, the point adds to their survival tally, but Glasner believes they should have more. "We didn't come here to defend and take a draw. We came to win. The players gave everything, and they deserved the victory. Football can be cruel sometimes," he added. This controversy adds to the ongoing debate about VAR and its interpretation of offside. Critics argue that the technology, while intended to reduce errors, has become overly pedantic, often ruling out goals for marginal offsides that do not clearly violate the spirit of the rule. Glasner's comments echo those of other managers who have questioned the consistency and accuracy of VAR decisions. For Forest, the performance will give them confidence as they face tougher fixtures ahead. Glasner will need to lift his players' spirits and convert such displays into wins. For Tottenham, the need to find more creativity in attack is evident, as they dropped points in a match they were expected to win. Ultimately, the result stands, but the debate over Williams' disallowed goal will linger. Glasner and his team must now focus on the upcoming matches, hoping that their efforts will be rewarded with the points they feel they were denied.

Williams goal 'should not have been disallowed' - Glasner

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