Table of Contents
- Controversy Over Referee Decision
- The Opening Goal
- Fans' Reaction
- Injury Setback for Nottingham Forest
MANCHESTER UNITED has found itself at the center of a significant controversy after the referee "guessed" a decision that led to their opening goal.
Casemiro scored the goal after winning a header from a corner taken by Bruno Fernandes.
Man United were awarded a contentious corner kick against Nottingham Forest
Casemiro headed the ball in from the resulting cornerCredit: Getty
However, Nottingham Forest fans were furious that the corner was awarded in the first place, with many arguing that the ball did not go out of play.
Defender Nicolò Savona was seen chasing the ball and getting his foot to it right on the line.
Replays indicated that the ball did not seem to completely cross the line.
Despite this, referee Darren England signaled for a corner in favor of Manchester United.
Fernandes delivered a cross that was headed in, putting the visitors ahead.
The manager was visibly frustrated on the touchline at the decision.
A former Premier League referee commented on the incident during Sky Sports Soccer Saturday, stating that the linesman had "guessed" that the ball had gone out of play.
Fans took to social media, expressing their outrage over the decision.
One fan posted: “The ball was clearly NOT fully out.”
Another wrote: “Forest were very unlucky. That ball was not out.”
A third commented: “United scored from a corner when the ball wasn’t even out.”
A fourth said: “Still on the line, it didn’t go out yet. Forest have been robbed.”
Yet another added: “Clearly not out.”
Sean Dyche was infuriated by the decision on the sidelines
This was another setback for Nottingham Forest in the match, as one of their players was forced off with an injury earlier in the first half.
Dyche had to replace him with midfielder Ryan Yates in just the 14th minute.
Frequently Asked Questions
What happened with the corner kick decision in the Manchester United vs Nottingham Forest match?
Referee Darren England awarded a corner kick to Manchester United, which many believed was incorrect as replays showed the ball did not completely cross the line.
How did fans react to the referee's decision?
Fans expressed their frustration on social media, with many arguing that the ball was not fully out and that Nottingham Forest had been unfairly treated.
Was there an injury during the match?
Yes, a Nottingham Forest player was forced to leave the match due to an injury in the first half, leading to a substitution.
