Man City Boss Maresca Laments VAR Row Dominating Discussion After Win
Pro Ref said the video assistant referee should have sent the play for review after the goal was allowed despite an offside interference call.
- On Sunday, Erling Haaland scored a controversial 60th-minute winner at Old Trafford, helping Manchester City secure a 1-0 derby victory; refereeing body Pro Ref later acknowledged an "error of judgment" in allowing the goal.
- Video assistant referees initially flagged Haaland offside but ruled he was played onside by United defender Patrick Dorgu, neglecting the offside position of Enzo Fernandez, who was interfering with play.
- Manager Enzo Maresca defended the officials on Wednesday, saying "sometimes they make some mistakes" given the tight timeframe, while noting City played 75 minutes with 10 men after Phil Foden's dismissal.
- Maresca referenced a 2-1 defeat by Manchester United in the 2022/23 season when Bruno Fernandes scored despite Marcus Rashford being offside, saying the club is still "waiting for the apology for that goal."
- Ahead of Thursday's League Cup third-round tie against Norwich City, Maresca brushed aside further VAR questions, emphasizing the team's performance was "unbelievable" and urging focus on the upcoming match.
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Man City boss Maresca laments VAR row dominating discussion after win
Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca said the debate surrounding the VAR decision that awarded Erling Haaland's winning goal against Manchester United should not overshadow his side's performance in Sunday's 1-0 derby victory with 10 men.
Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca says it is 'quite poor' to focus on VAR controversy despite win at Manchester United
Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca says it is "quite poor" that the controversy surrounding Erling Haaland's winner has overshadowed his side's win at Manchester United.
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