Reason Maguire goal was allowed to stand despite refs seeing Man Utd handball

Harry Maguire's goal for Manchester United against Ipswich Town was allowed to stand despite a handball in the build up

Reason Maguire goal was allowed to stand despite refs seeing Man Utd handball

TL;DR

  • Manchester United's second goal against Ipswich Town was allowed despite a handball by Harry Maguire.
  • The goal was officially an own goal by Ipswich's Jacob Greaves after Maguire's shot was deflected.
  • VAR reviewed the incident and confirmed the goal, as Maguire's handball was accidental and he was not the immediate scorer.
  • Gary Neville commented that the goal would have been disallowed if Maguire's shot had been on target.
  • Manchester United won the match 5-2, with Bruno Fernandes scoring a hat-trick.