EPL: We made error in allowing Haaland’s goal stand – Officials admit
Pro Ref has admitted Erling Haaland’s winner in Sunday’s Manchester Derby shouldn’t have stood. City beat United 1-0 thanks to Haaland’s second half strike. The Norwegian’s goal was initially disallowed for offside on the pitch before VAR overturned the decision. The VAR officials deemed that Haaland was played onside by United defender Patrick Dorgu. However, Man […] EPL: We made error in…
Pro Ref has acknowledged an error in allowing Erling Haaland's goal to stand in Sunday's Manchester Derby. The Norwegian striker scored the decisive second-half goal, giving Manchester City a 1-0 win over Manchester United. Initially, the goal was disallowed on the pitch for offside, but VAR overturned the decision, ruling that Haaland was onside when he put the ball away.
However, Pro Ref officials have now admitted that the on-field decision was correct, as Enzo Fernandez, Manchester City's defender, was in an offside position when he tried to play the ball before it reached Haaland. Pro Ref's spokesperson explained that while Haaland was found to be onside by VAR, the officials missed the likely impact of Fernandez's offside position and should have recommended an on-field review.
The officials have contacted Manchester United to acknowledge the error and stated that a review of the incident will take place.
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