Scott Parker expressed his disappointment after Burnley were denied a dramatic late equaliser by VAR in a chaotic 4-3 defeat to Brentford. The home side had fought back from 3-0 down to level the match, only for a fourth goal to be ruled out for offside and a last-gasp equaliser chalked off for handball.
Ashley Barnes thought he had secured a point for Burnley deep into injury time, but his goal was disallowed after a lengthy VAR review for handball. Parker described the decision as 'so, so harsh' and felt a sense of injustice, though he admitted he had not seen the replays.
The match saw Burnley fall 3-0 behind inside 34 minutes, prompting jeers and chants against Parker and owner Alan Pace from the home fans. However, the team mounted a spirited second-half comeback, scoring three goals to level the score before the controversial VAR interventions.
Parker acknowledged the fans' frustration but praised his players' response, saying they showed what playing for the club means. He hopes the supporters can see the commitment and character of the group despite the disappointing result.
Brentford boss Keith Andrews, who recently signed a new long-term contract, admitted he would have been unhappy if the VAR decisions had gone against his side but believed they were correct. He praised his team's first-half performance but acknowledged they struggled after Burnley's tactical changes.
