The article discusses the consequences of a disputed goal in a recent football match, where a central defender was seemingly offside, but VAR was not utilized. This led to Leicester's last-minute loss exacerbating frustrations, especially for manager Ruud van Nistelrooy, who felt VAR could have overturned the decision. Commentators and analysts expressed disbelief at the apparent error, labeling it a 'shocking decision' that could affect Van Nistelrooy's managerial record and the team's morale. Critics highlighted the need for consistency in officiating and questioned the impact of such decisions on teams competing at high levels.
However, replays showed the central defender appeared to have strayed into an offside position just as the ball was struck. But with VAR not in use, the goal was allowed to stand.
Ruud van Nistelrooy expressed frustration: "We are not defeated in Fergie time, we are defeated in offside time... Decisions like these in our level are hard to swallow."
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