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VAR works a treat as Man United's Juan Mata is correctly awarded a penalty

Daily Mail | January 5, 2019

Related Topics: Juan Mata, Manchester United F.C., Video assistant referee, Old Trafford, Award, Brazilians, Stuart Attwell, Omar Richards, The Spaniard

VAR provided an early talking point at Old Trafford as Manchester United hosted Reading in the third round of the FA Cup.

Brazilian Fred had the ball in the net but celebrations were cut short when the linesman flagged for offside.

Referee Stuart Attwell then signalled for VAR and two minutes and five seconds after Fred's effort was ruled out United were awarded a penalty for a trip on Mata.

Referee Stuart Attwell needed the help of VAR in order to make the correct decision
Juan Mata was fouled which eventually resulted in VAR awarding a penalty to Man United
Mata ends up on the floor after being taken out by Moore during the first half at Old Trafford
Fred slotted home after Mata was felled but that was correctly ruled out as he was offside
An Old Trafford display board shows a VAR check is in progress to check the award of a penalty

A STEP TOO FAR FOR VAR?

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