The incident that sparked the controversy was when Morgan Rogers appeared to score a goal, but the referee blew the whistle for a foul before the ball had crossed the goal line. This meant that the video assistant referee (VAR) could not review the play and potentially overturn the decision.

Aston Villa's director of football, Damian Vidagany, said that the team will be sending a complaint to the Professional Game Match Officials Limited (PGMOL). He explained that the complaint is not about the specific decision made by the referee, but rather about the selection process for referees in high-stakes matches.

Vidagany pointed out that Bramall is one of the least experienced referees in the Premier League, and that the team believes a more experienced referee should have been appointed for such a crucial match. He also mentioned that the VAR technology was not allowed to function properly, which could have potentially changed the outcome of the game.

Aston Villa has released a statement expressing their concerns about the refereeing decisions and the selection process. They believe that high-stakes matches should be treated with more care and attention when it comes to officiating, and that the VAR technology should be allowed to function effectively.