Explaining panel judgment

I want to give a clear analysis of why the panel made their judgment. It's important to provide context, like what the incident was and their reasoning—maybe minimal contact or a higher threshold for fouls. The specific incident is Ruben Dias's goal in the 27th minute during the Man City vs. Liverpool match on November 25, 2023. I should also clarify that if I'm unsure, I should express that uncertainty. It seems the user just wants a quick answer. According to the KMI panel, it was an error; the goal should have counted.Clarifying panel's advisory role

It's important to mention that the panel's decisions are advisory, meaning the match result stands and there won’t be a replay. Let’s create a clear explanation:

The incident in question is Ruben Dias's goal from a City corner against Liverpool, which was ruled out due to a [[NEWS.CONTENT_HTML]]quot;foul on goalkeeper Alisson by Manuel Akanji.[[NEWS.CONTENT_HTML]]quot; The KMI panel stated that the goal should have counted because Alisson wasn't clearly fouled; he initiated contact, and any obstruction was minimal. As for VAR, it couldn't intervene since the referee called the foul before the ball crossed the line, and there's no clear error leading to a penalty or red card.Understanding VAR protocols

I need to clarify how VAR works in this situation. VAR can suggest a review for a possible goal if the foul call is incorrect, but if the whistle blows before the ball crosses the line, a goal can't be awarded. They can recommend reviewing the foul instead. However, if the review still sees it as a foul, Premier League guidance indicates that the restart would be a dropped ball to the opposing team. It gets complicated because if a foul is given before a goal, the restart follows specific protocols that could involve the goalkeeper. It’s quite nuanced!Summarizing the panel's decision

To keep it clear: the panel found that there was insufficient contact, and since Alisson initiated the play, the goal should have counted. While some pundits like Dermot Gallagher agreed, it’s consistent with KMI decisions. It’s important to note that there will be no change to the result. PGMOL will brief referees and emphasize goalkeeper protection in training. This was a misjudgment by the panel. If the user wants a breakdown or quotes, I can offer next steps like reviewing key refereeing decisions or KMI’s recent stats.