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Do away goals count in the Carabao Cup semi-finals and is VAR being used?

The article from MSN discusses the rules regarding away goals and the use of VAR in the Carabao Cup semi-finals. In the Carabao Cup, unlike some other competitions, away goals do not count as a tiebreaker in the semi-finals; if the aggregate score is level after both legs, the match goes directly to extra time, and if still tied, to a penalty shootout. Additionally, the Carabao Cup does not employ the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) system for its semi-final matches, except for the final which will be held at Wembley Stadium where VAR is in use. This decision to not use VAR in the semi-finals is consistent with the competition's approach to maintain a level playing field, especially since not all teams in earlier rounds have access to this technology.

Read the Full MSN Article at:
[ https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/other/do-away-goals-count-in-the-carabao-cup-semi-finals-and-is-var-being-used/ar-AA1x7GMS ]