Gary Lineker adds to confusion over Newcastle FA Cup goal as fans fume at decision Assistant referee Nigel Lugg has come under fire after his controversial decision to award Newcastle an equaliser against Birmingham City.
Another added: "Disgrace this decision to get rid of VAR and goal line technology in the FA cup.
While Lugg was confident the ball had crossed the line, replays threw the decision into doubt, sparking widespread confusion.
You put the flag across the chest to say a goal but he was still waving it like he had given an offside or throw," he told Radio 5 Live.
A third fumed: "Lineman is behind the play, so not sure how he can give that decision and be confident the ball is over the line.
