PRO admits egregious VAR mistake from Sporting KC’s defeat against RSL

William Purnell-USA TODAY Sports Professional Referee Organization (PRO) has admitted an egregious error that was missed in Sunday's Decision Day match between Sporting KC and Real Salt Lake.

The incident saw SKC midfielder Roger Espinoza bearing down on goal preparing to take a shot inside the box in the 90th minute. As Espinoza aims to control the ball, RSL defender Justen Glad intervenes by slapping the ball away with his right hand, eventually rolling into the arms of RSL keeper David Ochoa. As referee Ted Unkel initially misses the call, the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) fails to alert Unkel of the mistake.

PRO’s statement said the VAR was aware of the ball touching Glad’s hand, but…