Huge VAR call prolongs Ronaldo's last dance but ends Modric's
Summary
Portugal beat Croatia 2-1 in a dramatic World Cup match decided by a late video assistant referee (VAR) decision. Croatia’s potential equalizing goal was disallowed after VAR ruled an offside due to a slight touch on the ball in the build-up, ending Croatia’s tournament and sending Portugal to the last 16.Key Facts
- Croatia scored a late goal in stoppage time that would have tied the match 2-2.
- VAR reviewed the goal for a possible offside involving a Croatian player’s touch.
- Technology with sensors in the ball helped officials decide the goal was offside.
- The disallowed goal was almost the last action of the game, ending Croatia’s chance to continue.
- Fans reacted angrily, throwing bottles onto the pitch after the VAR decision.
- Luka Modric, a key Croatian player, likely ended his World Cup career with this match.
- Cristiano Ronaldo scored his first World Cup knockout goal for Portugal and was then substituted.
- Croatia’s coach criticized the refereeing and VAR, calling the decisions bad for emotions in football.
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