New footage taken from the stands at Old Trafford suggests Ronaldo’s second disallowed goal against Newcastle was perfectly legal and should have stood.
The controversial incident, one of several to occur throughout the match, occurred during the second half of the tie against the Magpies, continuing Manchester United and Ronaldo’s frustration in front of goal.
While taking a free kick deep in the Newcastle half, Newcastle defender Fabian Schar returned the ball to Nick Pope who then proceeded to stop on the ball as if to take the free kick. Ronaldo stepped in, took the ball from Pope and rolled into an empty net.
Referee Craig Pawson decided to rule out the goal and booked the Portuguese forward, prompting several United players to protest against the referee.
However, this latest video, presumably taken from a fan in the stands, clearly defines referee Pawson blowing the whistle before Schar returns the ball to Nick Pope, in which case the ball was in play and Ronaldo had everything. the right to take the ball. ball and goal
Video from the stands, we can hear the referee’s whistle and the Newcastle player playing the ball, @Cristiano’s goal was perfectly legal @PremierLeague.
Video via “Bettsy UK” channel on YouTube pic.twitter.com/RjrDLuOFt2
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There were understandably contrasting views from the two managers after the match, although United manager Erik ten Hag refused to comment directly on the situation to the press, instead making his feelings clear to Pawson immediately after the match.
Newcastle manager Eddie Howe said the goal would have been “hard to swallow” had it been allowed, stating that he believed the right decision was made. Newcastle goalkeeper Nick Pope also believed the referee made the right decision saying: “The free kick was slightly in the wrong place and obviously Fabby (Schar) rolled it to me and it went away.” I think the referee sorted it out quickly and it was fair to him for making the right call…’
There were echoes of a previous event at Old Trafford with another Portuguese star, Nani in 2010.
Spurs goalkeeper Heurelho Gomes assumed Nani had handled the ball in the box and dropped it on the ground to take a free kick, allowing the Portuguese winger to kick the ball into an unprotected net.
That goal was deemed legal as the referee had not flown in for a free kick, so the ball was still in play.
Ten Hag will be hoping for more goals and better luck when United take on Spurs on Wednesday night. 
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