Leeds United faced a tough battle away to Man City this past Saturday, ultimately suffering a 3-2 defeat that left fans buzzing about one particular goal that sparked controversy.
The Whites found themselves trailing 2-0 early on in the match, but managed to claw their way back into the game with goals from Dominic Calvert-Lewin and Lukas Nmecha. However, Phil Foden’s brace secured the victory for Man City.
The goal that caused quite the commotion was scored by Josko Gvardiol, who managed to find the back of the net after a corner kick that stemmed from an offside position taken by Foden during a shot. The officials failed to catch the offside position, leaving fans and players alike questioning the decision. Moreover, the introduction of VAR was unable to rectify the situation as the play had already progressed beyond the initial infringement.
Dermot Gallagher, a referee, explained that due to the assistant’s positioning, Foden’s offside went unnoticed, ultimately leading to the controversial goal standing. Another incident that added to the drama occurred when Gianluigi Donnarumma seemingly feigned an injury, causing Leeds manager Daniel Farke to express his disapproval. However, Gallagher clarified that referees are limited in their abilities to address such situations, especially when it comes to determining the authenticity of injuries.
Despite the setbacks and contentious calls, Leeds fought hard, but ultimately succumbed to a defeat at the hands of a strong Man City side. The match was marked by controversy and contentious moments that left fans and pundits alike discussing the outcome of the game.
