‘That is unbelievable’ – Pundits in agreement over ‘not even close’ VAR intervention to rule out Dundee United goal

PUNDITS were United in anger today as Jim Goodwin's side had a goal ruled out by a confusing VAR intervention. The Terrors were hosting Aberdeen, running out eventual 3-2 victors in horrendous weather which caused several games to be called…

By Connor Steel · The Scottish Sun

Published: Saturday, 24 October 2026 at 7:50 PM

Key Things to Know

Pundits widely criticized a controversial VAR decision to disallow a Dundee United goal against Aberdeen.
Dundee United defeated Aberdeen 3-2 in Scottish Premiership action despite the disallowed effort.
Zac Sapsford's goal was ruled out because teammate Daniel Bennie was adjudged to have impacted the goalkeeper from an offside position.

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Pundits broadly criticized a controversial VAR decision that disallowed a goal for Dundee United during their 3-2 Scottish Premiership victory over Aberdeen on October 24, 2026. Striker Zac Sapsford saw a goal ruled out after teammate Daniel Bennie, who was in an offside position, jumped out of the path of the shot.

BBC Sportsound and Sportscene commentators, including Andy Halliday, Tom English, James McFadden, and Steven Thompson, argued that Bennie did not obstruct goalkeeper Marius Muller's line of sight or impact the play. Despite the disallowed effort, Jim Goodwin's side secured the win after Sapsford later scored the decisive third goal.

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