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Premier League Refs Admit VAR 'Error' on Haaland Derby Winner
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In Short: The Premier League refereeing body Pro Ref has acknowledged an 'error of judgement' in awarding Erling Haaland's winning goal for Manchester City against Manchester United.
Premier League referees have admitted an 'error of judgement' in awarding Erling Haaland's winning goal for Manchester City against Manchester United, according to Pro Ref. The goal was initially ruled out for offside, but a VAR check later determined that Haaland was in an onside position, with the ball deflected by Patrick Dorgu's boot. However, there was debate as to whether Enzo Fernandez's diving header in the six-yard box interfered with play, with some questioning the original offside decision.
The controversy surrounding the goal added to the drama of a closely contested derby match, with City holding on for victory despite playing with 10 men for more than 70 minutes. Josko Gvardiol's cross took a slight deflection off Dorgu before finding Haaland at the back post, who turned it in to give City the lead in the 60th minute.
The incident sparked debate over the accuracy of the VAR system, with some questioning whether the initial offside call was correct. According to reports, the goal was originally ruled out for offside, but VAR determined that Haaland was onside. The lines drawn by the VAR showed Haaland to be onside thanks to Dorgu's boot, though the goal was initially ruled out for offside against Haaland, which was incorrect.
In a post on X after the incident, the Premier League Match Centre said the VAR 'determined that Haaland was in an onside position' and 'deemed that while in an offside position, (Enzo) Fernandez didn’t play the ball.' Cristiano Ronaldo, among others, called for fans who made chants referencing former teammate Diogo Jota at Ruben Neves to be banned from football stadiums for life, urging the league to take action and punish such behavior.
What's confirmed
- Haaland scores controversial winner as Man City win derby despite Foden red The Premier League refereeing body Pro Ref has admitted an "error of judgement" in awarding Erling Haaland's Manchester City winner against Manchester United.
What's still developing
- The Saudi Pro League club said they were “confident” that measures would be taken to “protect the integrity of sporting competition from offensive practices”.
- Haaland's goal was originally ruled out for offside before a VAR check overturned the decision When Haaland's goal was ruled out as offside on the field, few questioned the decision as the City striker looked to have drifted beyond United's defensive line.
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