Gary Neville slammed a "shocker" of a decision to allow a goal from Matheus Cunha to stand during Manchester United's 3-2 win over Nottingham Forest on Sunday.
Cunha fired United into the lead at Old Trafford but the goal looked like it might have been disallowed after a potential handball from Bryan Mbeumo in the build-up.
After a cross into the box that deflected off a Forest defender, replays showed the ball hitting Mbeumo's arm before he fired an effort on goal.
His shot was blocked but sat up for Cunha to rifle home with a strong finish.
The VAR asked referee Michael Salisbury to consult his pitchside monitor but the referee deemed the handball to be accidental and allowed the goal to stand.
"Oh my goodness, wow. I think that's an absolute shocker in every single way," Neville said on Sky Sports.
"Honestly, that is ridiculous, the amount of time that's taken.
"The VAR had been quite clear to the referee. They said, this should be disallowed. He's handballed it, he's controlled it with his arm and he's brought it into play.
"The referee has gone over to that screen and overruled VAR. I can't believe what I've seen, I'll be really honest."
Pereira disgruntled by Cunha call
Nottingham Forest manager Vitor Pereira was left frustrated by the decision.
"It's a pity the game was decided by a decision I must accept because it's the decision of the referee, but it's not my opinion," he said.
"For me, it's handball. Very clear but he decided not to cancel the goal.
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"It was the decision that decided the game."
"I'm very proud of my players because we got the points before the last two games," Pereira added.
"If the game was decided in this way and we needed the points to be safe, it would be a big, big problem!"
Keane, Richards join Neville's verdict
Micah Richards and Roy Keane were in agreement with their colleague Neville on Sky.
"It's handball, it's as simple as that," Richards said. "We talk about VAR all the time. The referee has gone to the screen, he's made a decision, but it's clear as day."
"We were all scratching our heads when it was allowed," Keane added.
"We're confused ourselves here, especially when he gets asked to go and look at the screen, and then to give it. Ex-footballers, we'll all be saying the same, it's a handball and I don't think anyone would have complained about it."
Information from PA contributed to this report.
