Hawk-eye Blame 'Technical Error' For VAR Confusion In Manchester United Win

The company behind VAR have insisted a "technical error" was responsible for the confusion during Manchester United's FA Cup win over Huddersfield.

Controversy was caused after the lines shown during a Video Assisted Referee decision were not straight.

Ashley Young played the ball through to Juan Mata, whose goal was ruled offside with the use of the technology.

Hawk-Eye remain adamant that the match officials were given straight lines to make their decisions with, and not the ones which were shown to those watching on television.

Giving a statement on the matter, Hawk-Eye said: "A technical issue led to an incorrect graphic being provided by Hawk-Eye to BT Sport last night.

"To confirm, the VAR saw the correct image with the correct lines to make the decision. This was a case of the wrong image being provided to the broadcaster and we apologise."

The incident has again seen the technology come under criticism, after referee Kevin Friend initially awarded the goal before the intervention of VAR.

It is understood the Football Association remains satisfied with VAR's contribution since its introduction in January, and recognises it would initially prove difficult to perfect.

United manager Jose Mourinho offered his support for VAR following the match, while his Huddersfield counterpart David Wagner spoke of his belief that it "kills the emotion of the game".

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