Salter's goal, which would have leveled the score at 1-1, was not approved due to the offside call. Johannesson stated that the goal should have been allowed, acknowledging the error. The identity of the teams involved and the final match result have not been confirmed.
In response, Salter expressed frustration over the lack of Video Assistant Referee (VAR) technology. According to SVT Nyheter, Salter described VAR discussions as having pros and cons, adding that it was easy for him to say VAR should be implemented now, as his team wanted it for this match. Whether VAR was available for this match remains unclear.
Johannesson also addressed the emotional impact on the assistant referee. According to SVT Nyheter, Johannesson described how they unfortunately lose that official on the line, noting it was terribly tough for him as he feels really bad. Johannesson explained that when someone makes a mistake, they feel the worst themselves, describing it as a very tough feeling in the whole body.
He emphasized that officials are only human, such errors have happened before and will happen again, and while this time it went wrong, the assistant referee has made 1000 correct decisions previously. Johannesson concluded that it is just about cheering him on. Whether there will be any official review or consequences for the incorrect offside call is unknown, and the specific offside situation that led to the disallowed goal has not been detailed.