FIFA has officially announced the dismissal of the officials and referees from the recent Manchester United vs. Everton match. This decision comes after the referee failed to issue a late Penalty following a dangerous tackle

A contentious decision to overturn a penalty award in stoppage time cast a pall over the thrilling encounter between Everton and Manchester United, as the Red Devils staged a dramatic comeback to secure a 2-2 draw at Goodison Park.

Manchester United were thoroughly outplayed in the first half, with Everton taking the lead in the 19th minute through Beto’s clever finish. The Portuguese striker’s fifth goal in four Premier League games continued his impressive form, and the Toffees’ dominance was palpable.

Everton maintained their ascendancy, doubling their advantage just 11 minutes later. After Andre Onana saved a Jack Harrison strike, the rebound fell kindly to Abdoulaye Doucoure, who headed the ball into an open goal with ease. The Toffees remained firmly in control until the half-time whistle and for nearly 20 minutes after the restart.

However, Manchester United’s fortunes began to shift after 70 minutes, when captain Bruno Fernandes curled a sumptuous free-kick into the bottom right corner. This moment of inspiration galvanized the Red Devils, and they began to exert a newfound influence on the game.

Manuel Ugarte capitalized on this momentum, equalizing just eight minutes after Fernandes’ strike. The match had transformed into a thrilling end-to-end encounter, with both teams creating scoring opportunities.

Deep into stoppage time, Everton were awarded a penalty after a foul on Ashley Young. However, referee Andy Madley was sent for an on-pitch review, and despite appearing to show Matthijs de Ligt pulling Young’s shirt, the decision was overturned. The match ended 2-2, leaving Everton frustrated and Manchester United relieved.

Everton’s strong form under David Moyes continued, with the team having won four and drawn one of their previous five Premier League matches. Moyes, a former Manchester United manager, had a mixed record against the Red Devils, with two wins in his last three meetings. However, the Toffees’ inability to hold onto their lead and secure a vital win will be a source of disappointment for the team and their fans.

The draw leaves both teams with a sense of what could have been, but Manchester United will undoubtedly be more relieved with the outcome. The Red Devils’ comeback was a testament to their resilience, but they will need to improve their overall performance if they are to achieve their goals this season.