Andre Onana’s controversial tackle denied Wolves a penalty in the closing stages of their match against Manchester United. Onana clattered into Sasa Kalajdzic and while Wolves players called for a penalty, VAR ultimately stuck with the on-field decision.
United held on for a 1-0 victory, despite a strong performance from Wolves and Onana making several important saves.
The eventful start for Onana at Manchester United has sparked discussions about his potential, and the referee and VAR team have been punished by Howard Webb.
Key Takeaways
– Andre Onana’s tackle on Sasa Kalajdzic in the match between Manchester United and Wolves went unpunished and denied Wolves a penalty.
– Referee Simon Hooper initially ignored pleas from Wolves players for a penalty but VAR reviewed the footage and upheld the on-field decision.
– Wolves put up a strong performance against Manchester United and caused problems for them throughout the game.
– Onana had an eventful start at Manchester United, making important saves during the match and also criticizing Harry Maguire in his first game for the club.
The Tackle
Andre Onana’s tackle on Sasa Kalajdzic went unpunished, denying Wolves a penalty. Referee Simon Hooper initially ignored the pleas from Wolves players, but VAR eventually reviewed the footage of the challenge.
Onana had missed the ball, wiping out Kalajdzic and leaving him prone on the ground. The decision was made to stick with the on-field decision of not awarding a penalty, much to the dismay of Wolves’ manager Gary O’Neil, who was booked for his reaction.
This eventful tackle proved to be a major turning point in the match, with Manchester United holding on for the 1-0 win.
Wolves Performance
Wolves caused Manchester United problems throughout the game. Erik ten Hag’s side struggled to create chances and lacked a recognized striker. Marcus Rashford, Alejandro Garnacho, and Antony found it difficult to break down the Wolves defense.
The visitors were the better team in the second half and looked likely to score before Raphael Varane’s late goal. Wolves spent all seven minutes of stoppage time in United’s half but could not equalize.
Ten Hag’s men put forward a spirited performance but ultimately came up short against the Red Devils. Despite the result, it was an impressive display from Wolves, who will be hoping to take the positives into their remaining matches.
Onana’s Start
Manchester United’s Andre Onana has had an eventful start to his time at the club. He made several important saves during the match and conceded a goal from the halfway line during preseason. Onana also drew attention for his criticism of Harry Maguire in his first game for the club.
His most recent controversy came in the dying seconds of United’s 1-0 win over Wolves. Onana clattered into Sasa Kalajdzic, though the penalty decision went unpunished. VAR reviewed the footage, but the decision to stick with the on-field decision was ultimately made.
Onana had to make several key saves throughout the match, which helped United to a narrow victory. The young goalkeeper has had a rollercoaster start to life at Old Trafford, and it will be interesting to see how he progresses in the future.
United’s Victory
Despite Wolves’ strong performance, Manchester United were ultimately able to hold on for a 1-0 victory.
Manchester United were strong favourites going into the fixture against Wolves, but the home side put up a tough fight to try and earn a point. Wolves caused United problems throughout the game, and were the better team in the second half. Nonetheless, it was United who would get the winning goal, as Raphael Varane scored in the dying moments of the match.
United was able to weather the Wolves storm and secure the three points. The Wolves players protested for a penalty for a late challenge by Andre Onana on Sasa Kalajdzic, but the referee and VAR team decided to stick with the on-field decision of not awarding a penalty.
United was able to hold on for the victory in a game that could have gone either way.
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