‘What is going on?’ – Leeds fans explode at ‘pathetic’ Pascal Struijk incident vs Sunderland

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Credit: Imago ‘What is going on?’ – Leeds fans explode at ‘pathetic’ Pascal Struijk incident vs Sunderland Tue 3 March 2026 21:34, UK Stuart Attwell and VAR were ripped to shreds following an incident involving Pascal Struijk during Leeds United‘s clash with Sunderland.Daniel Farke would have been keen to get back to winning ways after the contentious defeat to Man City at the weekend, but neither side could get a foothold in the game at Elland Road on Tuesday, 3 March.Despite a slow start, the Whites started to pile on the pressure, but within 18 minutes, Leeds wanted the chance to score from the penalty spot following a set-piece routine against the Black Cats.Football Insider revealed in the summer that Struijk was the subject of transfer interest, and it was the Dutchman who was dragged to the floor by Luke O’Nien in a very blatant fashion in the penalty area.Chris Kavanagh was given no help by VAR at Elland Road. VISIT THE LEEDS MATCH HUBPascal Struijk has early penalty claim waved awayNot only was the penalty claim waved away, but there did not appear to be a VAR check at Elland Road, despite a very clear foul from Sunderland’s captain, who seemed to rugby tackle his opponent.

Pathetic officiating, so business as usual#LUFC— Joe Blackburn (@JoeBlackburn42) March 3, 2026 View Tweet “you can’t do that” as O’Nien grabs struijk by the throat yet VAR is unbothered, class 👍 #LUFC— Kirkster (@LUFC_Kirkster) March 3, 2026 View Tweet I’m sorry but thats a penalty? Referees with the same agenda against Leeds week in week out #LUFC— will 🇮🇨 (@LUFCwill1919) March 3, 2026 View Tweet Another supporter simply couldn’t believe that the incident went unchecked by VAR, labelling it “remarkable”.

Howard Webb’s referees are doing very little to gain fans’ confidence this season.@andymousemat: “Remarkable that VAR has chosen not to take action for O’Nien’s ‘clear and obvious’ pull on Struijk in the box.”@Chris1014Lee: “Blatant push on Struijk in the box. What is going on?”@SouthWestWhite: “If VAR won’t look at that foul on Struijk, what will it look at?“It was made even worse after the Black Cats scored the eventual winner from the penalty spot.Tottenham have already had enough of Premier League refereesPremier League teams across the country have been left speechless by decisions from referees this season, with Spurs finally taking on the straw to break the camel’s back.After Harry Wilson’s goal was allowed to stand for Fulham at the weekend, despite a clear push on Radu Dragusin, Tottenham have penned a letter to the PGMOL and Howard Webb over inconsistencies.The decision alone could have been a one-off, but after Randal Kolo Muani had a goal chalked off against Arsenal for a questionable push in the penalty area, some questions need answering.Struijk will also want answers after being dragged to the floor.