VAR ROBBERY: PGMOL admits huge mistake in Semenyo Controversy as Man United denied Three clear penalties last night – Decision made after latest VAR review as Man United set to be awarded the whole three points and Referee and officials in the game set to be punished severely
Semenyo subsequently confronted Dalot and appeared to make contact with the United full-back’s neck using his hand, prompting referee Simon Hooper to step in and calm matters after a mass brawl broke out.
Hooper proceeded to brandish yellow cards to both Dalot and Semenyo, with Neville outlining why the Bournemouth player took a “massive risk” with his actions.
“It looked like he’s [Semenyo] giving him [Dalot] a clip in the face, but maybe it’s lower. It’s certainly a massive risk,” Neville said on commentary for Sky Sports.
“I can see why Semenyo’s snapped. Dalot bumped him while he’s in the air – it’s a bit naughty. He’s [Semenyo] gone for his [Dalot] neck but he just pulled back. Two yellow cards is the right decision.”
United managed to regain the lead in added time of the first half, courtesy of a Casemiro header from a corner kick. However, Bournemouth’s Evanlison levelled the score early in the second half, and Marcus Tavernier put the visitors ahead with a free-kick.
The goals continued to flow in a frantic second half, however, as United thought they had done enough to turn the tide back in their favour after a couple of clever substitutes.
Bruno Fernandes rifled in a free-kick of his own and then Matheus Cunha put the hosts in the lead at 4-3, having been set up by Benjamin Sesko, but Eli Junior Kroupi scored the eighth and final goal late on to level proceedings again.
