'A joke' - how a 'terrible' VAR disallowed goal cost Germany
Summary
Germany had a goal disallowed in their World Cup match against Paraguay due to a VAR (video assistant referee) decision. The goal by Jonathan Tah was ruled out because of a foul on the Paraguayan goalkeeper during a corner kick, though many experts and Germany's coach disagreed with the call.Key Facts
- Jonathan Tah scored a header for Germany that would have put them ahead 2-1 in extra time.
- The goal was disallowed after VAR review because Germany’s Waldemar Anton was judged to have blocked the Paraguayan goalkeeper.
- The Paraguayan goalkeeper fell to the ground but later made a save attempt.
- Former players and analysts called the foul call "soft" or "pathetic," meaning they thought it was a minor or questionable contact.
- Germany lost the match to Paraguay on penalties after the game ended 1-1.
- Germany’s coach Julian Nagelsmann called the disallowed goal a "joke" and protested the decision, receiving a yellow card.
- The VAR’s intervention and referee’s decision were widely debated and seen as controversial.
- The incident highlights ongoing discussions about how VAR is used in football to review fouls and goals.
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