Haaland derby winner stands despite Enzo Fernández offside (MUN 0–1 MCI, 60')
Erling Haaland tapped in Joško Gvardiol's deflected cross at the far post. The assistant flagged, but after a long check VAR Matt Donohue overturned it, judging that Enzo Fernández, who was in an offside position in front of goal and lunged at the cross, had not affected Lisandro Martínez. It was the only goal of the game, scored by ten-man City at Old Trafford. Pro Ref admitted the error the same day.
- On the pitch
- No goal: offside flag
- VAR
- VAR overturned
- Benefited
- Manchester City
- Harmed
- Manchester United
Fan verdict
Should Haaland's goal have stood?
One tap, then pick your club. We show how Manchester United fans, Manchester City fans and everyone else answered.
Sources · 9
- Premier League referees' body apologizes to Man United after derby offside controversy · ESPN
- VAR from Manchester derby stood down from duty · ESPN
- Manchester City wrongly awarded Haaland goal by VAR at United: Refs' body · Al Jazeera
- Gary Neville: Man Utd can expect apology · Sky Sports
- Rooney: "Enough with VAR, it's horrible" · Goal
- Premier League VAR review: How was Enzo Fernández not offside? · ESPN
- Telegraph: VAR who allowed Haaland's goal has… · r/soccer
- The Athletic: Manchester derby VAR officials stood down · r/soccer
- Premier League referees' body apologizes to Man United · r/soccer
Vote
Comments
Loading comments…
House rules: argue about the decision, not the person. No abuse, slurs or claims that officials are corrupt. Reported comments are hidden for review.