Referee Apologises After Andre Onana Escapes Punishment for Blatant Foul vs Wolves
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Andre Onana began his Manchester United career on a positive note by keeping a clean sheet on their first game of the season against Wolverhampton Wanderers at Old Traffordon August 14.
The newly-signed goalkeeperpulled off a series of saves to help his side record a slender 1-0 victory over the visitors in a hard-fought contest.
Onana made six saves on a night where Wolves were the better team but failed to convert any of their chances. They were undone by a close-range header from Raphael Varane in the second half as Erik ten Hag's side picked maximum points.
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FootballHowever, there was a contentious moment in the dying minutes of the game after Onana cluttered into Wolves striker Sasa Kalajdzic. Pedro Neto swung the ball into the area as Wolves scrambled to get an equaliser, only for Onana to come out and completely miss the ball.
The Cameroon goalkeeper crashed into Kalajdzic, leaving the Austrian striker on the floor. Referee Simon Hooper failed to award a penalty, with the decision being backed by the Video Assistant Referee.
PGMOL apologisesHowever, in a quick turn of events, Wolves manager Gary O'Neill disclosed that he received an apology from the referee's body, Professional Game Match Officials Limited (PGMOL), through John Moss.
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