Manchester City wrongly awarded Haaland goal by VAR at United: Refs’ body
Summary
The Professional Game Referees organization admitted they made a mistake in allowing Erling Haaland’s winning goal for Manchester City against Manchester United. The video review system (VAR) missed a key detail about an offside position, leading to an incorrect decision to count the goal.Key Facts
- Manchester City won 1-0 over Manchester United with a goal by Erling Haaland.
- Phil Foden from Manchester City was sent off earlier in the match.
- Haaland’s goal was first disallowed for offside but later allowed after VAR review.
- VAR missed that another City player, Enzo Fernandez, was offside and close to the ball.
- Fernandez did not touch the ball, so the goal was given to Haaland.
- Pro Ref said VAR should have asked the referee to review the decision on the field.
- Manchester United and their players said the goal was unfair and called it an error.
- Officials apologized to Manchester United and plan to review the incident.
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