Ugarte’s Stunner and VAR Drama Rescue Manchester United at Everton
What a game at Goodison Park! Manchester United pulled off a dramatic comeback against Everton, salvaging a 2-2 draw after being two goals down. But the real talking point? A last-minute VAR decision that denied Everton a match-winning penalty in stoppage time.
It was a rough start for United. Everton, under David Moyes, came out strong, pressing high and showing more hunger. Their first goal came after some chaotic defending by United—Beto pounced on a loose ball inside the box and smashed it past André Onana. Everton doubled their lead soon after, thanks to Abdoulaye Doucouré, who reacted quickest to a rebound after Jack Harrison’s shot was initially saved. At halftime, United looked lost—no urgency, no ideas, and completely outplayed in midfield.
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But the second half was a different story. United finally showed some fight, and the momentum shifted when Bruno Fernandes pulled one back in the 72nd minute with a perfectly placed free-kick. That goal changed everything. Suddenly, Everton looked nervous, and United had belief. Just eight minutes later, Manuel Ugarte—on his first start for the club—delivered a beauty from the edge of the box, chesting the ball down and rifling it past Jordan Pickford to make it 2-2.
Then, the controversy. Deep into stoppage time, Everton were awarded a penalty after Ashley Young was seemingly brought down in the box. Goodison erupted, thinking they had a golden chance to steal the win. But VAR had other ideas. After a lengthy review, the decision was overturned, leaving Everton furious and United breathing a sigh of relief.
Ruben Amorim’s side escaped with a point, but questions remain. Why did United start so poorly? Why did it take them so long to show any fight? One thing’s for sure—this game had everything: drama, controversy, and a reminder that in football, nothing is over until the final whistle.
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