The Premier League has confirmed that Beto was offside when he scored late on in Everton’s defeat to Southampton at St Mary’s.
The forward found the net shortly after Adam Armstrong’s goal, but his effort was ruled out following an extended VAR check.
Beto had already made an impact, hitting the bar earlier during his lively substitute appearance, but Everton ultimately suffered their first loss in five games.
For Southampton, this marked their first Premier League win since March 2023, leaving Everton in 16th place, just four points above the relegation zone with Ipswich Town close behind.
Initially, Beto’s goal was awarded by the on-field officials, only for it to be overturned by VAR at Stockley Park.
A statement from the Premier League’s match centre account on X read: “Beto’s goal was initially awarded on-field. VAR checked and confirmed that Beto was in an offside position and recommended that the goal was disallowed.”
Everton will return to action next Saturday, facing relegation-battling West Ham, who were defeated 3-0 at Nottingham Forest, at the London Stadium.