Controversy? Manchester United were penalized before the break! VAR intervened to change the referee's verdict, and the name was angry: shame(danyu)

In a key match in the 9th round of the English Premier League that ended in the early morning of October 28, Beijing time, Manchester United was beaten 1-2 away by West Ham United, and Manchester United suffered a controversial penalty in the last minute of the game, resulting in a goal conceded.

This happened in the 88th minute of the game, when Manchester United scramble for a header in the box, De Ligt and the opposing striker Ings fight for the ball in the box, and then Ings falls to the ground.

At first, the referee on duty did not award a penalty, but then VAR stepped in. The referee opted to award a penalty after watching the video replay for two minutes. The referee's decision also sparked strong dissatisfaction among Manchester United's players. De Ligt, in particular, complained frantically and explained that he still couldn't get the referee to change the decision. In the end, Bowen made it all in one fell swoop to help West Ham complete the stunner.

According to the official explanation of the Premier League, the penalty was awarded because of a foul by De Ligt on Ings, and the referee did not give the penalty in the first place. However, VAR felt [De Ligt] had enough contact with Ings's calf and suggested watching the replay live. The referee reversed his initial judgment and awarded a penalty.

It can be said that although Manchester United frequently wasted good scoring opportunities in this game are worthy of criticism, it is indeed a bit unjust to lose because of a controversial penalty stunner. Mark Goldbridge, host of Manchester UnitedStand's well-known fan channel, posted: "Howard Webb has to fire that bastard!" It was an absolute humiliating decision, the least obvious penalty in history! ”

After the defeat, Manchester United suffered their fourth league defeat. The Red Devils, who continue to hover 14th in the bottom half of the table and have only 11 points from nine games, have been 12 points behind defending champions Manchester City at the top of the table.