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Manchester City’s controversial 1-0 victory over Manchester United in Sunday’s derby has been officially deemed flawed by refereeing authorities Pro Ref. The winning goal, scored by Erling Haaland in the 60th minute, has now been acknowledged as the result of an “error of judgement” by those responsible for video review oversight. This admission comes shortly after the match concluded at Old Trafford, where City secured victory despite playing with ten men following Phil Foden’s early red card.
The contentious moment involved Haaland converting a deflected cross from the left flank. While initially ruled offside by the on-field referee, VAR intervened following extensive deliberation and determined Haaland remained in a legal position based on his alignment with Patrick Dorgu. However, teammate Enzo Fernandez was simultaneously in an offside position and appeared to make a diving attempt for the ball, which influenced Manchester United defender Lisandro Martinez’s positioning. Though Fernandez failed to make contact, Pro Ref has now stated that officials should have recommended an on-field review to examine his potential interference with play.
Manchester United’s coaching staff and players expressed considerable frustration immediately following the decision. Manager Michael Carrick described the explanation as “staggering,” while Martinez branded the outcome an “injustice,” criticizing the inconsistent application of rules despite the extensive technological systems now available in modern football. Pro Ref confirmed it will conduct a formal review of the incident as contact has been established with Manchester United regarding the controversial decision.
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Originally reported by Sports.yahoo →
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