Why was Matheus Cunha’s goal allowed to stand for Manchester United against Nottingham Forest?
Matheus Cunha's goal for Manchester United against Nottingham Forest was allowed to stand after a VAR review of a potential handball by Bryan Mbeumo. The referee deemed the handball accidental after reviewing the footage, leading to controversy among commentators. Gary Neville and Alan Shearer expressed their disbelief at the decision, calling it a clear handball.
- ▪Cunha scored after Mbeumo's shot was blocked, leading to a VAR review.
- ▪The VAR determined that Mbeumo's handball was accidental after a lengthy review.
- ▪Commentators Gary Neville and Alan Shearer criticized the decision, calling it shocking.
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