Pep Guardiola reveals what he really feels about Dominic Szoboszlai red card

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VAR’s determination to chalk off a late Manchester Metropolis purpose and ship Dominik Szoboszlai off has been broadly criticised, with critics claiming that VAR is killing the enjoyable within the recreation.

The controversy erupted within the dying seconds of Manchester Metropolis’s dramatic 2-1 victory over Liverpool at Anfield.

What occurred: Objective chalked off and Dominic Szoboszlai despatched off

The incident occurred within the one centesimal minute. With Liverpool chasing an equaliser, goalkeeper Alisson Becker had gone up for a nook, leaving the Reds’ purpose utterly unguarded.

Metropolis cleared the hazard, and substitute Rayan Cherki launched a counter-attack, hanging the ball in direction of the empty internet from the midway line.

Because the ball rolled in direction of the purpose, goal-scorer Dominik Szoboszlai and Erling Haaland engaged in a determined foot race to the road. Szoboszlai tugged at Haaland’s shirt to gradual him down, and the Norwegian striker retaliated by pulling again.

The ball finally crossed the road, seemingly sealing a 3-1 win for Metropolis.

Nevertheless, VAR intervened. As a substitute of enjoying the benefit and permitting the purpose to face, referee Craig Pawson was instructed to disallow the strike.

He introduced play again to the preliminary foul and confirmed Szoboszlai a straight purple card for denying a transparent goal-scoring alternative, wiping the purpose off the scoreboard in favour of a free-kick.

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Pep Guardiola reacts to controversial VAR determination

Manchester Metropolis boss Pep Guardiola was left scratching his head on the strict utility of the principles over frequent sense.

Talking after the match, he expressed his frustration that the sport’s pure conclusion was interrupted by know-how.

Pep Guardiola on the dramatic ending of the match (by way of BBC Sport): “Come on referee, give purpose and go dwelling!”

Sturdy response towards VAR determination

The choice has sparked fury amongst pundits and followers alike, who really feel the inflexible utility of the legal guidelines ruined a spectacular second.

Gary Neville on Sky Sports activities (by way of BBC Sport): “You reside to observe video games like this. I’m a fan of VAR but it surely has simply killed the enjoyment. The rationale followers watch soccer matches is for leisure and for moments like that. Speak about a killjoy. They’ve simply killed one of many nice moments of the season.”

Followers additionally reacted on social media

One wrote:

“What a surprising determination on the finish of Liverpool recreation didn’t deserve a purple card simply let the purpose stand. Course of, course of is killing the sport.”

One other stated:

“And that’s the reason VAR is killing the sport, you’ve taken away a wonderful second to be sure you acquired a call “technically” appropriate. Completely pointless and a poor finish to a fantastic second half of soccer.”