😱Row rumbles on: Pro Ref admits error in Haaland goal
The refereeing body Pro Ref issued an official statement acknowledging a decisive mistake in the derby played this Sunday at Old Trafford, where Erling Haaland scored the winning goal for Manchester C...
The refereeing organization Pro Ref has admitted to making a critical mistake in their handling of Erling Haaland's winning goal for Manchester City against Manchester United in Sunday's Old Trafford derby. Pro Ref issued an official statement acknowledging their error in the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) protocol. The incident occurred in the 60th minute when Haaland was wrongly flagged offside initially by the assistant referee.
However, Haaland was actually onside, but the VAR failed to account for Enzo Fernández's influence on the play, despite not touching the ball. Pro Ref clarified that the VAR should have recommended an on-field review as the offside situation was subjective. After reviewing the play, Pro Ref confirmed they had contacted Manchester United to admit their "error in judgment," and they have now initiated a formal review of the incident.
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