FULL-TIME 1-2: FA Finally Overturns Casemiro Disallowed Goal as PGMOL Releases Official Statement Following Sanctions on Match Officials
In a dramatic post-match development that has sent shockwaves across English football, the Football Association (FA) has officially confirmed that Casemiro’s controversial disallowed goal has now been overturned following a detailed review of the incident. The decision comes just hours after FIFA announced disciplinary sanctions against the match officials involved in the fixture, intensifying scrutiny on refereeing standards.
The match, which ended 2-1, had been overshadowed by a highly disputed moment in the second half when Manchester United midfielder Casemiro appeared to score what many believed was a legitimate goal. The effort was ruled out after a VAR review, with officials citing a marginal offside call in the buildup. Replays shown during and after the match immediately sparked widespread debate among fans, pundits, and former referees, many of whom argued that the decision was incorrect.
Following mounting pressure and formal complaints submitted by the club, the FA launched an immediate technical review involving independent officiating experts and VAR analysts. After reviewing all available camera angles, frame timing, and communication logs between the referee and VAR team, the governing body concluded that the disallowed goal was the result of a “significant human and procedural error.”
In an official statement released this morning, the Professional Game Match Officials Limited (PGMOL) acknowledged the mistake and confirmed that disciplinary action had been taken.
“After a comprehensive review of the VAR process and officiating decisions made during the match, it has been determined that the goal scored by Casemiro should have stood. The offside judgment was incorrectly applied due to an error in frame selection during the VAR review. Appropriate internal measures have been taken, and the officials involved will not be assigned fixtures pending further evaluation,” the statement read.
Shortly after the announcement, FIFA confirmed that the refereeing team had also received sanctions under international officiating assessment protocols, highlighting the seriousness of the error and the growing demand for higher accuracy in VAR decision-making.
While the FA’s decision to officially overturn the ruling does not alter the recorded final scoreline under current competition regulations, the acknowledgment has provided a sense of vindication for Manchester United players, coaching staff, and supporters who had strongly protested the decision immediately after the match.
Casemiro himself reacted calmly to the news, stating that while the recognition of the mistake is appreciated, the team’s focus remains on upcoming fixtures. “In football, these things happen. What matters is that lessons are learned so it doesn’t repeat again,” the midfielder reportedly said.
The incident has reignited broader conversations about the effectiveness and consistency of VAR across major competitions. Many analysts are now calling for improved transparency in the review process, including real-time publication of VAR audio and decision explanations to reduce confusion among fans and teams.
For the FA and PGMOL, the situation serves as another reminder of the intense scrutiny surrounding officiating decisions in the modern game. As technology continues to play a larger role in football, the expectation for precision has never been higher — and moments like this demonstrate how a single decision can dominate headlines long after the final whistle.
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