“The PGMOL should be banned from officiating for us. That wasn’t a penalty at. The video they displayed wasn’t the right one. How was that a hand ball? We are being robbed every single time”-Man United fans exposes The VAR on how they wanted to take Man United out of the competition as they are all making the same point after last minute penalty decision
Manchester United fans are echoing a shared sentiment after a contentious penalty call against them in the FA Cup semi-final clash with Coventry.
Despite initially dominating with a 3-0 lead thanks to goals from Scott McTominay, Harry Maguire, and Bruno Fernandes, the Red Devils faced an unexpected challenge as Coventry mounted a comeback. Goals from Ellis Simms and Callum O’Hare narrowed the gap, setting the stage for a tense finale at Wembley.
In the closing moments, referee Rob Jones awarded Coventry a penalty following Aaron Wan-Bissaka’s handball in the box. Despite VAR review backing the on-field decision, Haji Wright converted the penalty, sparking jubilation among Coventry fans and pushing the game into extra time.
Many United supporters voiced frustration over the decision, citing perceived inconsistency compared to a similar incident involving Jack Grealish in a previous match. One fan lamented the similarity between Wan-Bissaka’s handball and Grealish’s, which went unpunished. Another criticized the refereeing for its apparent lack of consistency, while others questioned the disparity between the two incidents.
Overall, fans are left feeling puzzled and irritated by what they perceive as inconsistent refereeing decisions.
