Manchester United went into their clash with Middlesbrough on a high. After an abysmal start, they managed four consecutive wins in the league and thus moved into sixth. Victory over Middlesbrough on New Year’s Eve would have been their fifth straight win.
The Red Devils were unable to take the lead after 45 minutes against Karanka’s boys, as tManchester United went into their clash with Middlesbrough on a high. After an abysmal start, they managed four consecutive wins in the league and thus moved into sixth. Victory over Middlesbrough on New Year’s Eve would have been their fifth straight win.
The Red Devils were unable to take the lead after 45 minutes against Karanka’s boys, as the first half ended 0-0. However, the hosts should have been leading 1-0 courtesy of yet another acrobatic goal from Zlatan Ibrahimovic.
HT: It remains 0-0 in Man United vs. Boro. That disallowed Zlatan goal though #MUNMIDpic.twitter.com/AT3rf1GJBK
— LiveSoccerTV.com (@LiveSoccerTV) December 31, 2016
Known for his kung-fu kick goals, the Swede pulled off a similar move to beat Victor Valdes after an Anthony Martial cross. However, referee Lee Mason disallowed the goal and awarded the away side a foul.
The reason: Ibrahimovic raised his leg and then crashed into the opposing goalkeeper. The former PSG striker had lowered his leg before their collision, though, leaving many to blast the match official on Twitter.
Check out the best tweets.
#LeeMason has to be reprimanded for how poor he's been in his officiating today. Absolutely abysmal.
— Steve Boyle (@Sboyle15) December 31, 2016
Lee Mason isn't leaving Old Trafford alive.
— Lara Olivier (@Lar7aOlivier) December 31, 2016
Absolutely ridiculous. Preposterous decision, actually can't believe it. Lee Mason, centre of attention again. #mufc
— Serge Adam (@SergeMUFC) December 31, 2016
Not having that decision, Zlatan did nothing wrong. Valdez was simply to late..!!
— Peter Schmeichel (@Pschmeichel1) December 31, 2016
Absolutely appalling decision by Lee Mason in ruling out Ibrahimovic's clever finish.
— Gary Lineker (@GaryLineker) December 31, 2016
That is another awful decision against #mufc this season. Risible refereeing from Lee Mason.
— Samuel Luckhurst (@samuelluckhurst) December 31, 2016
Bravo on Rooney
— Man United News (@ManUtdMEN) December 31, 2016
Britos on Martial
Luiz on Fellaini
No pen for Darmian
No pen for Valencia
No pen for Mata
Disallowed goal for Ibra
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