Manchester United Goal Allowed to Stand After VAR Review
Manchester United scored after a VAR review of a possible handball during a match against Nottingham Forest. Officials allowed the goal to stand after determining the contact was accidental.
brobible.comManchester United scored a goal that was allowed to stand following an extended VAR review of a possible handball in the build-up. The incident occurred when a player appeared to bring the ball down using an arm and hip before a teammate fired in from close range.
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Officials immediately appealed the decision on the field. VAR reviewed the footage for several minutes before recommending that the referee examine the incident on the pitchside monitor. The referee reviewed the play for approximately one minute before deciding the contact was accidental.
The referee announced the decision over the stadium public address system. The statement confirmed that the goal would stand because the handball was deemed accidental.
A Sky Sports commentator described the decision as surprising and said the officials appeared to have overthought the review. A former England striker posted on social media that the contact constituted a clear handball. The goal proved decisive as Manchester United went on to secure a 3-2 victory. One player equalled the Premier League assist record during the match.
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