{"id":290108,"date":"2023-09-16T16:19:53","date_gmt":"2023-09-16T16:19:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportslifetale.com\/?p=290108"},"modified":"2023-09-16T16:19:53","modified_gmt":"2023-09-16T16:19:53","slug":"rasmus-hojlund-has-first-man-utd-goal-ruled-out-by-var-by-a-matter-of-inches","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportslifetale.com\/soccer\/rasmus-hojlund-has-first-man-utd-goal-ruled-out-by-var-by-a-matter-of-inches\/","title":{"rendered":"Rasmus Hojlund has first Man Utd goal ruled out by VAR by a matter of inches"},"content":{"rendered":"
Rasmus Hojlund thought he had announced himself to Manchester United fans at Old Trafford when he found the net against Brighton – only for VAR rule his strike out due to a matter of inches.<\/p>\n
Marcus Rashford had beat his man, but he had taken an extra touch to push the ball towards the byline. As a result, Rashford slightly overran the ball, which went out of play by a couple of inches.<\/p>\n
Hojlund hadn't realised – and he turned the ball home before wheeling away in celebration. However, celebrations were quickly dimmed when it became apparent referee Jarred Gillett had ruled the goal out.<\/p>\n
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"Another seven days of United fans drawing lines coming up," one fan joked. While a second shared: "Everyone knows it\u2019s to do with the perspective. That Hojlund goal should\u2019ve counted!"<\/p>\n
"Where\u2019s the technology they use in the World Cup," a third fumed. And another added: "One rule for Japan another rule for us, bring in the 3D VAR it\u2019s needed now more than ever!"<\/p>\n
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The Red Devils had been 1-0 down at the time of the disallowed strike – with former United star Danny Welbeck coming back to haunt his former side.<\/p>\n
Hojlund was making his United debut, after he swapped Atalanta for United over the summer. The Danish striker had picked up a back injury Atalanta pre-season training, delaying his debut under Erik ten Hag.<\/p>\n
United fans were able to get their first glimpse of the striker on Saturday, with Hojlund making his return to action for the Danish national side over the international break.<\/p>\n
And United fans booed Ten Hag when he decided to hook Hojlund in the second-half for Anthony Martial.<\/p>\n