‘Let’s go, let’s go’ – inside catastrophic derby VAR mistake
“Quick, quick, quick, quick! Go, go, go, go, go!” The words of video assistant referee Matt Donohue as he rushed through the review to award Erling Haaland’s winning goal in the Manchester derby. No doubt Donohue was simply trying to be as efficient as possible, but it led to one of the most catastrophic VAR […]
The video assistant referee (VAR) made a catastrophic mistake during a crucial match between Manchester City and Manchester United, resulting in a rushed and inaccurate decision. Video assistant referees Matt Donohue and Blake Antrobus failed to recognize that Enzo Fernandez was offside before he attempted a header, ultimately conceding a goal and allowing Manchester City to secure a 1-0 victory.
The VAR's panicked plea to "let's go, let's go" highlighted the pressure and urgency surrounding the decision. While the Premier League has emphasized the need for quicker VAR reviews to reduce delays, this incident raises concerns about the balance between speed and accuracy. The VAR team's failure to consider the full context of the play, including Fernandez's offside position, contributed to the error.
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