VAR wipes out Elloumi goal in 64th minute

Larraz's buildup foul kept Houston ahead 1-0.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Aug 201 min read

Goal scored by Rayan Elloumi is disallowed due to a foul committed by Oliver Larraz in the build up of the play. #VANvH

What happened: Officials completed the review two minutes after the ball went in. Play resumed in the 66th minute with no goal awarded.

Why it matters: Vancouver lost a chance to draw level in a matchup between the Western Conference's top two clubs. The result carried direct implications for the lead in the West.

By the numbers: Vancouver entered the match 11-3-4 and two points ahead of Houston atop the Western Conference.

What to watch: The final whistle will determine whether the overturned goal affects the conference lead.

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@WhitecapsFC Aug 20, 2:25 AM ET

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