Colombia Robbed of Goal After VAR Rules Davinson Sanchez's Toe Offside
Summary
Colombia and Portugal played a scoreless soccer match in the World Cup group stage, with Colombia winning the group despite a disallowed goal. The goal was canceled after a video review showed Davinson Sánchez was just offside by a small margin.Key Facts
- The match ended 0-0 between Colombia and Portugal.
- Colombia had 24 shots and many chances to score.
- Davinson Sánchez scored a header that was ruled offside by video review (VAR) by a small margin, a "toe offside."
- Colombia remained unbeaten in the group stage, winning against Uzbekistan and Congo DR before the draw with Portugal.
- Colombia won Group K and will play Ghana in the Round of 32 on July 3 in Kansas City.
- Portugal finished second in the group and will face Croatia on July 2 in Toronto.
- Colombia’s coach joked about telling Sánchez to get a pedicure after the close offside call.
- James Rodriguez is the captain and key player for Colombia heading into the knockout rounds.
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