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Man Utd fans were angry when they saw a new perspective on Hojlund’s rejected goal

Football — 09/18/2023

Manchester United fans were angry when they saw a new perspective on Rasmus Hojlund ‘s disallowed goal against Brighton.

That was the headline shared in the Mirror newspaper (UK) today, September 18, after Manchester United’s shocking 1-3 loss to Brighton at home at Old Trafford in round 5 of the Premier League. Rasmus Hojlund ‘s goal for Manchester United was ruled out by VAR after Marcus Rashford was adjudged to have let the ball cross the line before making the decisive pass to the 20-year-old Danish striker.

MU fans were furious after Rasmus Hojlund saw his first goal for his new team ruled out by VAR. Marcus Rashford made an excellent move down the touchline to pass Jan Paul van Hecke, before passing the ball to Hojlund. The Danish player put the ball into the net, making the whole Old Trafford stadium excited.

manchester-united-var.jpgVAR intervened in Hojlund’s goal. PHOTO: REDDIT

However, video technology (VAR) intervened and determined that the ball had crossed the line before Marcus Rashford assisted Hojlund to shoot into Brighton’s net. The video released by the Premier League about this situation seems unconvincing. Many MU fans were unhappy because the goal was not recognized.

One fan said on Reddit: “This is crazy, how can they disallow the goal when they don’t have any pictures from above the ball? Disgraceful.” Another added: “Because it’s Manchester United, that’s why. Manchester United won’t get a single favorable decision all season.”

A third said: “If it had been Brighton it would have been a goal.” The fourth person continued: “It is not possible to draw conclusions in this situation. In 2 consecutive matches, we were stopped by VAR. In the match against Spurs, too, the handball was ignored.”

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fan-mu.jpgMU fans were not satisfied with Hojlund’s denied goal . PHOTO: PREMIER LEAGUE

A fifth person said: “VAR is ruining football . I can’t celebrate a goal. When I started celebrating I remembered there was a check from VAR. The pure excitement after a goal was no more.” “It seems impossible to conclude this situation,” said a sixth person. “The camera view published by the Premier League seems inaccurate,” said a seventh person.

If Rasmus Hojlund’s goal was recognized, MU would have equalized 1-1. Previously, former MU player Danny Welbeck opened the score for Brighton in the 20th minute. In the second half, Pascal Gross and Joao Pedro scored 2 more goals to help Brighton lead MU 3-0 in an unbelievable way. 17 minutes before time expired, Hannibal Mejbri pulled one goal back for MU, but it was all too late.

manchester-united.jpegMU is facing great difficulties right at the beginning of the season. PHOTO: MIRROR

Coach Erik Ten Hag’s team received their first defeat at home at Old Trafford this season. More alarmingly, MU lost 3 out of 5 matches played in the Premier League. “The Red Devils only won 6 out of a possible 15 points and finished in 13th place, while Brighton flew high in 5th place with 12 points.