Referee body admits mistake in Haaland's goal at Old Trafford
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 13, 2026, 8:48 PM
Last updated Sep 13, 2026
Pro Ref acknowledged a mistake involving Erling Haaland's goal during the derby at Old Trafford on September 13, 2026. Originally flagged offside by the assistant referee in the 60th minute, Haaland's goal was deemed legitimate following a review. The VAR improperly assessed Enzo Fernández’s influence on the play despite not touching the ball. Pro Ref has apologized to Manchester United and initiated a formal review of the incident.
- •Haaland scored the winning goal for Manchester City.
- •The match took place at Old Trafford on September 13, 2026.
- •Pro Ref's review showed Haaland was onside at the time of the goal.
- •Manchester United received a formal apology from the refereeing body.
- •The VAR failed to correctly assess the situation with Enzo Fernández.
- 8:48 PMYahoo Sports — 😱Row rumbles on: Pro Ref admits error in Haaland goal
"The refereeing body Pro Ref issued an official statement acknowledging a decisive mistake in the derby played this Sunday at Old Trafford, where Erling Haaland scored the winning goal for Manchester C...
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