Five 5 Error just this season – All Fans are saying the same thing after Scott McTominay’s goal ruled out by VAR
The Manchester United vs. Fulham match stirred controversy due to a VAR decision that nullified a goal scored by United in the first half.
United had celebrated what they thought was the opening goal, a result of a well-executed free-kick that found Alejandro Garnacho at the far post.
Garnacho deftly redirected the ball into the path of Scott McTominay, who confidently finished from close range. However, after an extensive VAR review, the goal was disallowed.
The decision hinged on the belief that Harry Maguire, although not touching the ball, had interfered with play from an offside position.
Referee John Brooks made the crucial decision to annul the goal for offside after consulting the monitor. This ruling has ignited debates about whether VAR should be intervening in cases of “subjective offsides.”
The decision left many fans and pundits in disbelief. Some questioned their comprehension of football rules, while others empathized with Manchester United’s frustration.
The decision to disallow the goal was viewed as contentious by some, leading to calls for a reevaluation of VAR’s role in the sport.
One disgruntled fan expressed their discontent with the decision and the overall performance of VAR this season.
Another commentator pointed out the somewhat absurd nature of VAR decisions, or the lack thereof, when it came to Manchester United.
There was a prevailing sentiment that VAR was being employed to negate United’s goals in situations that deviated from the intended purpose of VAR’s introduction.
