Guardiola slammed VAR for disallowing Haaland’s goal after adjudging he fouled Brighton’s player in the build up to his goal
By Kehinde Okeowo
Manchester City boss, Pep Guardiola has insisted the match officials in charge of VAR and the referee in their last game against Brighton got a key decision wrong.
The Premier League champions were held to a 1-1 draw at the Amex on Wednesday night and the result halted their impressive run of wins and ensured the Seagulls qualified for Europa League next season.
Phil Foden opened the scoring for the Citizens in the 28th minute before Julio Enciso scored a superb goal thirteen minutes later to level the score for Roberto de Zerbi’s side.
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However, Haaland scored what Manchester City thought would be the winning goal with just over 10 minutes remaining but it was disallowed.
VAR after the goal was initially given, advised referee, Simon Hooper to review the goal on the pitch-side and Haaland was adjudged to have pulled the shirt of defender Levi Colwill before he scored.
The decision to rule out Haaland’s potential late winner left Guardiola furious and exasperated during and after the highly entertaining encounter.
“If it is a fault, there are 25 faults to every defender when they make a long ball. If it is a fault, every time it is a fault.
“Come on. It is ridiculous. The goal disallowed is ridiculous but it doesn’t matter,” he said.
