EPL: REFEREEING BODY ADMITS MISTAKE OVER HAALAND’S MATCH-WINNING GOAL AGAINST MAN UNITED
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By: Muftau Fatimo
The Premier League refereeing body, Pro Ref, has acknowledged an “error of judgement” regarding Erling Haaland’s decisive goal in Manchester City’s 1-0 win over Manchester United.
Haaland put City ahead in the 60th minute at Old Trafford, converting at the back post from Josko Gvardiol’s cross. However, the goal was initially ruled out for offside by the on-field officials.
VAR subsequently reviewed the decision and overturned the offside call, allowing the goal to stand.
The Norwegian forward was judged to have been kept onside by the boot of Manchester United defender Patrick Dorgu.
But there was debate as to whether the offside Enzo Fernandez, diving at the ball in a more central position than Haaland, was interfering with play.
As reported by BBC Sport on Sunday, in a statement, Pro Ref said: “It was established that Enzo Fernandez did not play the ball and therefore that makes any offside offence subjective.
“However, on this occasion, the VAR did not recognise the likely impact of his position and should have recommended an on-field review.
“Contact has been made with Manchester United this evening to acknowledge what we deem is an error of judgement. A review of the incident will take place.”
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