Man United just experienced a draw that felt like a loss against Bournemouth. The final 2-2 draw certainly cannot satisfy Red Devils fans. Worse than that, Man United almost had to admit defeat because of a controversial situation in the 90+5 minute.

Midfielder Willy Kambwala had a ‘wrestling’ situation and fouled Ryan Christie right in front of the Man United penalty area. Referee Tony Harrington pointed to the 11m mark, a penalty for Bournemouth.

Christensen: “I thought that [contact outside the box] initially and I stood by that. – Football
VAR determined that the foul point was outside the Man United penalty area.
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However, after consulting VAR, Bournemouth was only awarded a direct free kick right next to Man United’s penalty area. Commenting on the Saturday Night Football program, journalist Izzy Christensen analyzed:

“From the beginning, I thought the foul happened outside the Man United penalty area. I support the referee’s decision. The referee team contacted each other. Kambwala fouled at the right time when the collision occurred. outside the penalty area”.

“Another 6 inches would be a situation worthy of being blown 11 meters. Christie is very smart in the way he moves the ball, escaping Kambwala’s block.”