Bruno Fernandes fumes at controversial call in United’s dramatic Bournemouth draw
Bruno Fernandes fumes at controversial call in United’s dramatic Bournemouth draw Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes made no secret of his frustration with the referee’s failure to award Amad a penalty during Friday evening’s 2-2 draw vs. Bournemouth. Flashpoint moment Fernandes gave United the lead at the hour mark from the spot-kick.
Matheus Cunha won the penalty, producing a fine bit of skill to get past Jimenez, who grabbed onto his shirt and dragged him down. The United skipper sent Djordje Petrovic to put United in cruise control of the fixture. The lead proved short-lived, however, as Ryan Christie levelled under contentious circumstances.
Amad had been denied what looked like a clear penalty, and just 25 seconds later, the ball was in the United net, Christie finishing past Senne Lammens. United’s protests were waved away, with VAR upholding the referee’s original call. Fernandes restored the Red Devils’ advantage in the 71st minute when his stunning corner-kick delivery was turned into the back of his own net by James Hill.
Harry Maguire was then sent off for a last-man challenge on Evanilson, which seemed pretty identical to the one Amad was denied. In addition to Maguire being shown a red card, Bournemouth were also awarded a penalty. Eli Junior Kroupi scored to make it 2-2 and ensure the spoils were shared at the Vitality Stadium.
Fernandes was incensed after the final whistle, criticising the referee for denying United a penalty for the challenge on Amad while awarding Bournemouth a spot kick for a very similar foul. Fernandes blasts contentious decision The Portugal international said on Sky Sports , “Disappointed because we did enough to get three points. Had to finish with a lot of suffering and trying not to concede.