THU 01 OCT   10:44:26

LIVERPOOL GOALKEEPER SMASHES BOARD AFTER REFEREEING INCIDENT IN FOREST DRAW

SAT 29 AUG 2026 FOOTBALL

Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson damaged the fourth official's substitution board during the club's 2-2 draw with Nottingham Forest on Saturday. The incident occurred following a controversial refereeing decision during the match. Andoni Iraola, Forest's manager, subsequently criticised the fourth official's conduct, describing it as unprofessional. A malfunction of the electronic display board caused a three-minute delay during the fixture.

According to one report, the substitution board breakdown resulted in Liverpool conceding a goal during the stoppage. Iraola's complaint centred on the fourth official's handling of the technical equipment failure. The match ended level at 2-2 at Anfield. The precise sequence of events leading to Alisson's action and the specific nature of the refereeing decision that prompted Iraola's criticism remain unclear from available accounts.

Liverpool's draw leaves the club with one point from the fixture. The incident highlights recurring frustrations with match officiating and stadium infrastructure during Premier League fixtures. No statement regarding potential disciplinary action against Alisson has been reported at this time.

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