Nottingham Forest manager calls Manchester United's controversial second goal 'a pity for the game' after narrow Old Trafford loss.
Nottingham Forest manager Vitor Pereira didn't hold back his frustration following his side's heartbreaking 3-2 defeat to Manchester United at Old Trafford, with the Portuguese tactician taking aim at what he saw as a crucial refereeing error that shaped the contest.
Pereira was particularly incensed by United's second goal, which came after what appeared to be a clear handball by Bryan Mbeumo in the build-up. The Forest boss described the decision as "a pity for the game," expressing his bewilderment at how VAR failed to intervene in such a pivotal moment.
"I must accept the result, but I cannot agree with the referee's decision," Pereira stated post-match. The controversy overshadowed what was otherwise a spirited performance from Forest, who showed tremendous character to twice get back into the game despite playing at the Theatre of Dreams.
The defeat leaves Forest still fighting in the Premier League's competitive middle tier, where every point matters in their quest for European qualification. For Pereira's men, it's back to the drawing board as they look to bounce back from this controversial setback and channel their frustration into positive energy for upcoming fixtures.
