I didn't even need to watch the offside → VAR that's too obvious! Maguire should not have scored an explosive goal in controversy over the winning goal
Feb 08, 2025
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British media Express reported on the 8th (Korea time) 'Maguire's scoring was a benefit of the change in FA Cup rules'
Manchester United, led by head coach Ruben Amorim, beat Leicester City 2-1 in the round of 32 at the 2024-2025 FA Cup at Old Trafford in Manchester, England on the 8th. 'Defending champion' United reached the round of 16. He will be able to continue his challenge to win his second consecutive championship and his 14th career championship.
Manchester United scored the first goal in the 42nd minute of the first half and was dragged 0-1. Manchester United, which finished the first half with a 0-1 draw, made changes at the start of the second half by using replacement cards, including the introduction of Alejandro Garnacho. The card hit the mark. United scored an equalizer in the 23rd minute of the second half. Rasmus Hoyleun put his foot on Garnacho's ball from the left to the middle in the penalty box. When he hit the opponent's defender, Joshua Zirkjay kicked it back with his right foot to balance 1-1.
The victory was decided in the extra time of the second half. United got a free kick near the left side line of Leicester City's side. Maguire rushed to the right side of the goal to complete the header goal after Bruno Fernandes' cross. However, an offside controversy arose in this process. According to the broadcast screen, four Manchester United players, including Maguire, are closer to the goal than Leicester City's final defense at the moment Fernandez takes a free kick. If it had been in the English Premier League (EPL), the score could have been canceled through VAR. However, the FA Cup runs VAR from the round of 16. Maguire's score was recognized as it was because the assistant referee could not catch the offside.
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There was a voice of anger. Leicester City manager Ruud van Nistelrooy said "It's an unacceptable decision for us. We didn't lose to 'buggy time', we lost to offside. VAR was not needed. VAR is only needed to catch a few inches. This time, there is a 50cm difference. It is a difficult decision to accept because it is a clear mistake. We should have been given more time to go all the way to extra time, to the shootout and fight more."
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
