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Haaland goal should not have stood but VAR made the right call with Sunderland penalty | Chris Foy – The Guardian

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Haaland goal should not have stood but VAR made the right call with Sunderland penalty | Chris Foy – The Guardian

Haaland goal should not have stood but VAR made the right call with Sunderland penalty | Chris Foy  The Guardian

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A Manchester City goal by Haaland should not have been allowed, according to analysis by Chris Foy in The Guardian. However, VAR official Matt Donohue made the correct decision regarding a Sunderland penalty. Foy notes that Donohue is human and made an error on the goal decision, though referees have generally performed well this season.

What we know

  • Haaland's goal should not have stood according to the analysis
  • VAR made the correct call on the Sunderland penalty
  • Matt Donohue was the video assistant referee involved

Why it matters

The contrasting decisions highlight the complexity of VAR officiating. While Donohue erred on the goal, his penalty decision was accurate, illustrating that match officials navigate difficult moments even when overall performance has been solid this season.

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