The second half of Liverpool’s Premier League clash with Norwich was delayed by a number of minutes due to technical issues with VAR.
With the system being used for the first time in the Premier League, an issue with the headset of one of the assistant referees to allow communication with the control room caused the resumption of the game to be delayed.
Fans were left baffled and boos rang around Anfield with both sets of players stood around waiting on the pitch for several minutes.
Eventually, the faulty headset was replaced and the action resumed after there had been fears the second half might have to take place without VAR due to the technical difficulties.
It led to frustrated supporters questioning what was going on and branding VAR a “farce” as they faced an extended wait to see the second half.
However, Sky Sports commentator Jamie Carragher insisted that “as a nation, we’ve got to get behind it” and continued to back the use of the technology despite the teething problems.
Jurgen Klopp has been a vocal supporter of introducing VAR in the past and appeared relaxed as he joked with officials as they tried to solve the issues.
The game was all but over as a contest before the action got back underway, with Liverpool’s ruthless first half performance putting them 4-0 up.
A Grant Hanley own goal gave them an early lead before Mohamed Salah, Virgil van Dijk and Divock Origi struck before half-time.
