Leyton Orient opened the scoring in their League One play-off semi-final clash against Stockport County with a contentious goal.
Charlie Kelman, who is on loan from Championship side Queens Park Rangers, found the bottom corner with a low finish on 30 minutes.
The goal was his 26th of an outstanding season, but replays showed that he was standing in an offside position before scoring.
Kelman was ahead of the Stockport defensive line when running onto the end of Omar Beckles’ headed ball into the area.
Orient’s goal was allowed to stand, and talkSPORT commentator Ian Danter told listeners: “According to our production staff back at talkSPORT towers, replays show that Kelman was not just offside but miles offside.
“That’s the phrase I’m hearing. We are in a VAR-free zone here in the EFL, that goal stands.”
At half-time, Stockport expressed their frustrations at the decision when heading down the tunnel at Brisbane Road.
Manager Dave Challinor appeared to have a stern word with referee Ben Speedie, with the tunnel manager standing close by.
Former Hull City manager Phil Brown told BBC Radio Manchester: “It’s clearly two or three yards offside.
“Dear me, it’s a horrendous decision. Having started the game so well, Stockport County find themselves a goal down.”
Brown later added: “I know we should move on from the goal but it has changed the atmosphere in the stadium.
“The work that Stockport County have put in this first half is not worthy of the score but they have to put it to bed and go after Leyton Orient again in the second half.”
Stockport protests were in vainGettyStockport fought back in the second half though as Oliver Norwood scored from the penalty spot to make it 1-1.
Orient defender Rarmani Edmonds-Green was penalised for a flailing arm inside the area.
The visiting side very quickly called for a penalty to be awarded, and referee Speedie allowed them back into the game.
Stockport, who are chasing an incredible fourth promotion in seven seasons, finished third in League One this season.
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