Why was Harry Maguire’s deflected shot not disallowed after handball?
The Man Utd defender handled the ball in the build-up to Man Utd’s crucial second goal against Ipswich in the Premier League but, after a VAR review, the goal stood
Harry Maguire played a crucial role in Manchester United's second goal against Ipswich Town in the Premier League match, sparking controversy over a VAR review. The defender handled the ball before gathering it and striking at goal, but the effort deflected off Jacob Graves and resulted in an own goal for Ipswich Town. Bruno Fernandes scored two more goals to secure a 4-1 victory for United.
The VAR review concluded that Maguire was not the immediate scorer due to the deflection, allowing the goal to stand. A Premier League spokesperson explained that the accidental handball is not punishable, and the goal is credited to the teammate who scored. The rule's definition states that immediate goals, goals by the goalkeeper, and goals not reached by an action of a defender are not considered own goals.
However, the wording "accidental handball" remains controversial, as it plays a crucial role in Maguire gaining possession.
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