Premier League Var finally declared the Final Say for the Manchester United Cancelled goal…. Man United Zirkzee goal vs Brighton which was cancelled by Var has been finally reviewed by the higher authorities as point are now being shared between the two team,PGMOL are to apologize to Man united management.
Alejandro Garnacho’s goal against Brighton was controversially ruled out, leaving Manchester United players and fans perplexed. An unexpected offside call involving Joshua Zirkzee thwarted Garnacho’s apparent easy finish with just 20 minutes remaining at the Amex Stadium.
The situation unfolded when Bruno Fernandes delivered a precise pass meant for Garnacho to score effortlessly. The ball, heading towards the net, was unintentionally deflected by Zirkzee’s knee as he tried to recover from missing Fernandes’ initial pass. This accidental touch, occurring while Zirkzee was ahead of Garnacho, led to the disallowed goal due to an offside infraction.
United players were stunned by the ruling, considering Zirkzee’s touch was inadvertent and did not benefit the attacking side. If Zirkzee had let the ball pass without contact, Garnacho’s goal would have counted, underscoring how minute details can influence a game’s outcome.
Garnacho, initially celebrating what he believed was a crucial goal, was soon met with Zirkzee’s visible frustration and confusion. This reaction contrasted sharply with Garnacho’s initial joy, especially after Zirkzee’s previous match-winning performance against Fulham.
The decision quickly ignited discussions on social media, with fans divided over the offside rule. Many expressed sympathy for Zirkzee, arguing that his instinctive reaction was natural and not blameworthy. One fan remarked, “Joshua Zirkzee’s reaction was purely instinctive. It’s unfortunate, but you can’t fault him.” Another added, “Garnacho was unlucky, but Zirkzee’s touch was unintentional.”
The debate also resurrected memories of contentious VAR calls, with one fan humorously calling for “Justice for Coventry” in reference to a past FA Cup semi-final incident. There were calls for rethinking the offside rule to consider the impact of accidental touches, with suggestions for applying common sense when such actions don’t alter the play’s outcome. A fan commented, “The decision was technically right, but common sense should have prevailed. The ball was going in, and no defender or goalkeeper was in position to affect it.”
As the match continued, Brighton seized the opportunity, with Joao Pedro scoring a dramatic winner in the fifth minute of injury time, handing Brighton a 1-0 victory and a tough loss to Manchester United.
After the match, Zirkzee was seen discussing the situation with United manager Erik ten Hag, reflecting on the narrow margins in football and sparking a broader conversation about potential changes to the offside rule to better address scenarios involving accidental touches.
