Manchester United secured a 2-1 victory over Leicester City last night, advancing to the next round of the FA Cup. However, the win was overshadowed by controversy, as Harry Maguire’s decisive goal appeared to be scored from an offside position.
No VAR in This Stage of the FA Cup
One major talking point from the match was the absence of VAR technology in this stage of the FA Cup, which ultimately worked in United’s favor. Without video review, the offside decision could not be overturned, leading to frustration from Leicester City and their fans.
Ruud van Nistelrooy: “The Offside Was Obvious”
After the match, Leicester City manager Ruud van Nistelrooy expressed his frustration over the refereeing decision. He argued that the offside call was so clear that VAR wasn’t even necessary, as the referee should have seen it without assistance.
“It’s hard to accept because the game was decided by a mistake. This wasn’t a marginal offside where VAR would be needed—it was an obvious one. The team didn’t deserve to lose like this. When you prepare for a match and put in a strong performance, only to be undone by such an evident error, it’s unacceptable at this level. Still, we have to move on and stay focused,” said Van Nistelrooy.
Leicester Left Frustrated, United Marches On
The defeat was a tough blow for Leicester, who played a solid game and hoped for a fair result. Meanwhile, Manchester United continues their FA Cup journey, but their win remains controversial due to the offside goal.
As the FA Cup progresses, discussions around VAR implementation in all rounds of the competition are expected to intensify, ensuring fairer results in the future.
Will the English cup finally announce the VAR system in the competition.
Do you thing the goal was offside or it was regular?
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