Overview
- Replays showed the ball had not wholly crossed the line before a corner was awarded to Manchester United, and Casemiro scored from the ensuing set piece.
- Under current protocols, VAR cannot review incorrectly awarded corners that lead to goals, a limitation reaffirmed at the latest IFAB meeting.
- Former Premier League referee Dermot Gallagher said the assistant made an incorrect judgment from long range with his view obstructed by posts, players and the goalkeeper.
- Sky Sports’ Ref Watch panel, including Gallagher and Jay Bothroyd, argued United were fortunate that both of their goals stood, with debate over a possible handball in the buildup to Amad’s equaliser.
- The match ended 2-2, and Forest’s frustration has been echoed by pundits urging clearer procedures and potential byline detection technology to prevent similar controversies.