Why was Kane's penalty retaken against Croatia?
Summary
England’s Harry Kane was allowed to retake a penalty against Croatia after the video assistant referee (VAR) spotted rule violations by the Croatian goalkeeper and a defender. Kane missed his first shot, but because the goalkeeper moved off the line early and the defender entered the penalty area too soon, the penalty was retaken and scored.Key Facts
- The penalty was awarded after Luka Modric fouled Noni Madueke.
- Kane’s first penalty shot was saved by Croatia goalkeeper Dominik Livakovic.
- VAR showed Livakovic moved off his line before Kane took the shot, which is against the rules.
- The goalkeeper must keep at least one foot on or above the goal line during a penalty kick.
- Croatian defender Josko Gvardiol was also inside the penalty area too early when Kane kicked the ball.
- The defender prevented an attack by clearing the ball, which can lead to a penalty retake.
- Kane scored the penalty on his second attempt.
- The incident happened in an England vs. Croatia match.
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