Macarthur Bulls head coach Mile Sterjovski vented his frustration with VAR as the 2024 Australia Cup champions saw their Isuzu UTE A-League top-six hopes dashed by Melbourne Victory.
First-half goals from Ryan Teague and Kasey Bos inspired Victory, despite Chris Ikonomidis pulling a goal back in the second period amid a rallying surge.
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Macarthur appealed for two penalties in the second half, one for handball and another for a foul on Marin Jakolis but neither were awarded to the eighth-placed Bulls.
“I think they were penalties,” Sterjovski told reporters post-match.
“VAR has a chance to look at it. I question why we have VAR.
“They have time to have a look at it. We saw a quick replay on the big screen and it was obvious one of them was definitely a penalty in my opinion.
“I feel like we’re wasting money on VAR each season. I hear it’s upwards of $1million each season to have.
“I think it’s a waste of money, that money could be used elsewhere.”
