PGMOL Chief Webb Says 'Tunnel Vision' Led to VAR Error in Manchester Derby
Howard Webb, head of England's refereeing body, said the video assistant referee's decision to allow Erling Haaland's goal against Manchester United stemmed from a lapse in focus during the review process.
Howard Webb, chief of the Professional Game Match Officials Limited (PGMOL), said the video assistant referee (VAR) system failed to properly review a goal scored by Erling Haaland during a recent Manchester derby, attributing the error to what he described as "tunnel vision" among match officials, according to Al Jazeera.
Webb said the refereeing body was disappointed with the decision to allow Haaland's goal to stand against Manchester United, though he did not specify further details about the exact nature of the missed check in the material reviewed.
PGMOL, which oversees professional match officials in English football, regularly reviews contentious refereeing decisions from Premier League matches and has previously acknowledged errors in VAR reviews involving other clubs.
Webb's comments come amid continued scrutiny of VAR's application in English football, with clubs, pundits and fans frequently questioning the consistency of decisions made using the video review system since its introduction.
Manchester United has not publicly commented on the specific incident referenced by Webb, according to available reporting.
Further details regarding the club's response or any potential procedural changes following the incident were not immediately available.
Sources
- Manchester derby VAR error caused by ‘tunnel vision’: Pro Ref chief Webb — Al Jazeera — All
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