Wood scores but can’t avoid Burnley loss

New Zealander striker Chris Wood scored one goal and had another one canceled by the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) in the 2-1 Premier League loss to Leicester City at King Power Stadium.

Burnley opened the scoreboard at the 26th minute with a good header by Wood after a Dwight McNeil left-footed cross. Leicester tied the game at late first half when Jamie Vardy headed it to the net. Youri Tielemans scored the winning goal with a powerful shot from inside the box. Wood still scored another goal to tie the game at 2 in the late second half but it was canceled by the VAR in a very controversial decision. You can check the goal play in the following video at 1:17.

Burnley’s coach Sean Dyche said in the postgame interview that he is a big fan of VAR but he also stated that the main referee must use the VAR screen before taking a decision.

Wood now has four goals in nine Premier League matches so far this season. He is the club’s current season top scorer with four goals alongside with Ashley Barnes.

Burnley is currently in the 8th place in the league while Leicester stands at second position.