The FA Cup Final between Manchester City and Manchester United got off to a hot start as the controversy involving Casemiro and Jack Grealish in the first half angered fans.
Fans expressed anger at VAR after Casemiro avoided a red card while Jack Grealish's 'handball' was penalized in the FA Cup final
Fans expressed anger at VAR after Casemiro avoided a red card while Jack Grealish's 'handball' was penalized in the FA Cup final
The final between Manchester City and Manchester United today (June 3) is definitely a fierce battle between rivals in the same city.
The rivalry, especially in a cup final, was never without controversy as United's Casemiro escaped a red card despite a rough foul on Man City defender Manuel Akanji.
The decision was passed to VAR but they deemed it unworthy of a red card and not even a yellow card as the Brazilian midfielder was lucky according to some fans.
One fan posted a Facebook profile picture of referee David Coote with the title Old Trafford photo, which was a fake until the account was managed by the referee, along with a comment that said:
"That's why. Should've been City penalty aswell…"
Fans have exhibited their anger at VAR after Casemiro avoided a red card while Jack Grealish's 'handball' was called for a penalty during the FA Cup Final
Bruno Fernandes converted the penalty Grealish gave away in the first half
Another fan wrote:
"United always get blessed with these decisions" while a third tweeted:
"No red card for Casemiro? This is why VAR is so important in football! Man United definitely got lucky with those decisions."
Further controversy followed in the first half of the blockbuster match as Man United were awarded a penalty after Jack Grealish was deemed to have handled the ball following a header from Aaron Wan-Bissaka.
VAR, which is being run by Coote during the final, confirmed referee Paul Tierney's initial decision to give a penalty which was converted by Bruno Fernandes to level the scoring.
Fans have exhibited their anger at VAR after Casemiro avoided a red card while Jack Grealish's 'handball' was called for a penalty during the FA Cup Final
The Man City forward pleaded his innocence but to no avail
That didn't stop fans from lamenting the decision with one writing:
"Makes you wonder how Manchester United went for years without a major trophy despite having all referees behind them."
Another fan said it's been a below par performance from the officials today as they tweeted:
"[Officiating] team have had a mare so far today. Joke."
Casemiro's discipline since arriving in English football last summer has been a problem for him and Manchester United. Fans expressed anger at VAR after Casemiro avoided a red card while Jack Grealish's 'handball' was penalized in the FA Cup final
Manuel Akanji suffered a serious injury after a challenge from Casemiro in the first half of the game
In 28 appearances in the Premier League this season, the former Real Madrid player has received 7 yellow cards and 2 red cards in a row.
Across all competitions, he received 13 yellow cards in his first season with the club and according to various social media, the five-time Champions League winner should have been ordered to march. for the third time this season.
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