"Speaking to the BBC after the final whistle, Marco Silva did not hold back, labeling the decision-making process as fundamentally flawed. The game started with a terrible decision from John Brooks, a completely bad decision from him, Silva fumed. It was a clear, simple tackle on the ball. I understand VAR are now saying different things but the penalty was given for the tackle. Nobody is going to give a penalty for a pull."
"Silva further suggested that the match was effectively re-refereed by the officials in the VAR hub, claiming that the explanation provided by the fourth official during the match contradicted the eventual outcome. It is my feeling definitely [that the game was re-refereed]. First of all, a terrible decision on a clear and simple tackle. The feedback from the fourth official was that the referee would come to the screen. Probably it is the first time it was given and the decision was overturned by VAR."
Fulham lost 3-2 to Manchester United at Old Trafford after an early penalty decision was changed following a VAR review. Referee John Brooks initially awarded a penalty for Jorge Cuenca's challenge on Matheus Cunha, then VAR downgraded the decision to a free-kick just outside the area. Marco Silva sharply criticized the officiating, calling the original call and the VAR logic fundamentally flawed and alleging the match was effectively re-refereed from the VAR hub. Silva said the fourth official indicated a pitchside review would occur, but the final outcome contradicted that explanation. The FA will review the comments under Rule E3 and could impose a touchline ban.
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