VAR Officials Suspended After Haaland Goal Controversy
Pro Ref has suspended VAR officials Matt Donohue and Blake Antrobus from their Premier League duties following a significant error during the Manchester derby on Sunday. The match ended in a controversial victory for Manchester City.
Chief refereeing officer Howard Webb, along with his management team, made the decision after reviewing the incident. The error occurred in the 60th minute when Erling Haaland scored for Manchester City.
Although referee Michael Oliver flagged the goal offside, Donohue reviewed the play using semi-automated offside technology and deemed Haaland onside. However, he overlooked an offside infringement involving Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernández, who had influenced the play.
Pro Ref stated that this oversight should have prompted Donohue to recommend an on-field review rather than allowing the goal to stand. The suspension indicates the seriousness with which the governing body views the mistake, which impacted one of the most significant fixtures in English football.
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