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MLS ref goes viral for bait-and-switch VAR announcement, calling back St. Louis City SC goal

For some MLS fans, VAR can feel fickle — but St. Louis City SC fans were in for a rude surprise on Saturday night.

In the first half of St. Louis' home match against Atlanta United, an early St. Louis goal was called back after VAR review. The goal was checked for both offsides and a foul in the buildup to the goal — and while there no offsides, the referee team ruled that there had been a foul, meaning that the goal was taken back after all.

The clip of referee Filip Dujic making the announcement about the unconventional call has gone viral on social media.