Controversy over Galatasaray's goal against Man Utd

Turkey British media said the referee broke the rules when he recognized Hakim Ziyech's goal to reduce the score to 1-2 in Galatasaray's 3-3 draw with Man Utd.

The Moroccan midfielder took advantage of the gap in the wall created by his two teammates to take a free kick. His low kick surprised Andre Onana, causing the Man Utd goalkeeper to miss his step.

Icardi broke the rules when he stood just 61cm from the Man Utd wall in Galatasaray's goal to reduce the score to 1-2. Screenshot

However, many newspapers pointed out that Galatasaray's arrangement was illegal. Accordingly, because Man Utd sent four players to form a wall, Galatasaray players had to stand at least one meter away from the wall. In this situation, Mauro Icardi (number 9) stood close to the Man Utd wall before moving, creating space for Ziyech to finish there.

beIN SPORTS quoted the rule as saying: "If there are at least three players in the wall, all attacking players must stand at least one meter away from the wall until the ball is put back into play. Galatasaray's goal should have been disallowed." The channel also measured the distance between Icardi and the nearest Man Utd player in the wall - Rasmus Hojlund - as just 61cm.

According to Manchester Evening News, if handled correctly, referee Jose Maria Sanchez should have penalized Icardi in this situation and awarded Man Utd an indirect free kick. However, the Spanish referee seemed to have forgotten the rules.

Galatasaray's free kick setup. Photo: ANP

According to the Sun , the responsibility for detecting this error lies with Sanchez. UEFA regulations stipulate that VAR will check any game-changing situation, but only intervene if the referee has made a clear error.

At the Ali Sami Yen Stadium, Man Utd took an early 2-0 lead thanks to Alejandro Garnacho and Bruno Fernandes. However, Ziyech's free kick gave Galatasaray hope of a comeback. Scott McTominay then restored the two-goal lead. Ziyech, who played under Erik ten Hag at Ajax, continued to score from free kicks. This time, his goal was assisted by a mistake from his former teammate Onana. Ziyech also assisted Muhammed Akturkoglu to score the third goal of the second half.

This draw leaves Man Utd at the bottom of Group A. They still have a chance to advance but cannot decide for themselves. Coach Ten Hag and his team need to beat Bayern in the final round, and hope that the match between Copenhagen and Galatasaray will end in a draw.

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