VAR got goal award wrong in Manchester derby, says ref’s body
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The video assistant referee (VAR) was wrong to allow Erling Haaland’s decisive goal in Manchester City’s 1-0 win over Manchester United at Old Trafford on Sunday, the refereeing body Pro Ref said in a statement.
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The video assistant referee (VAR) was wrong to allow Erling Haaland’s decisive goal in Manchester City’s 1-0 win over Manchester United at Old Trafford on Sunday, the refereeing body Pro Ref said in a statement.
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