Man Utd sent full VAR audio of Haaland goal as Webb confirms investigation
Chief refereeing officer Howard Webb has confirmed that Manchester United have now been given access to both the VAR audio and video footage used to justify allowing Erling Haaland's goal to stand in the Manchester derby. The strike was initially ruled out on the pitch before VAR overturned the decision. Pro Ref, formerly PGMOL, later admitted the goal should have been disallowed and issued an apology.
TL;DR
- Manchester United has been granted access to the VAR audio and video from a controversial Manchester derby match.
- The goal in question, scored by Erling Haaland, was initially disallowed but overturned by VAR.
- The officiating body, Pro Ref (formerly PGMOL), later admitted the goal should have been disallowed.
- Officials failed to properly assess the interference of an offside player (Enzo Fernandez) with the Manchester United defense.
- VAR officials experienced 'tunnel vision', focusing solely on Haaland's onside position and missing the critical offside interference.
- Howard Webb acknowledged the error and stated the goal should have been disallowed, with the incident under review.