Despite the use of VAR and the latest technological developments in Qatar, the decisions of the referees continue to cause debate
Last Friday, the group stage matches of the World Cup in Qatar ended, in which, despite the use of VAR and the latest technological advances, the controversy over referee decisions does not subside and continues to accompany the competition. One of the plays that caused the most commotion was the play that led to Japan’s second goal against Spain, but it’s not the only one. These are other of the most remarkable metabolisms that have occurred during this World Cup.
Portugal 2 – 0 Uruguay
In the last minutes of the game, the referee awarded a penalty for a handball by Uruguayan defender Giménez, who touched the ball with the arm he was supposed to support in his fall. The maximum penalty, much protested by the Uruguayans, should not have been punished. Bruno Fernandes did not miss the shot, the second Portuguese goal.
Qatar 0 – 2 Ecuador
The arbitration controversy has accompanied the World Cup since the opening game. In the first minutes of the game against Qatar, Ecuadorian Valencia scored a goal that did not go on the scoreboard, despite the referee initially allowing it. The assessment of the VAR images at the foot of the field changed his mind. Estrada was slightly ahead when he assisted his team-mate after a poor start from the local goalkeeper. The goal was canceled due to offside.
Portugal 2 – 0 Uruguay
Portugal opened the scoring after a sideways shot from Bruno Fernandes that Cristiano Ronaldo tried to round off with a header, a pass that went into the net and which the great Portuguese star celebrated as his goal. However, FIFA awards it to Bruno Fernandes, as Cristiano does not touch it. Right decision.
Portugal 3 – 2 Ghana
A double foul by the referee in this game. He did not penalize a clear penalty on Joao Félix, who was kicked in the calf by an African defender, and yet if a takedown on Cristiano was penalized as the maximum penalty, it was not an offence.
Croatia 0 – 0 Belgium
Anthony Taylor, England’s referee, cleared a penalty in Croatia’s favour, but after being warned by VAR, he watched the action on the monitor and eventually changed his decision as Lovren had previously been offside. Well corrected.
Japan 2 – 1 Spain
With Japan’s second goal, the assistant indicates that the ball has previously passed through the back line. The action is judged and the VAR checks that the entire circumference of the ball does not go out of bounds. The watch that the referee wears on his wrist only indicates whether the ball has completely crossed the goal line, but not the back line. Well conceded to the Japanese goal.
Tunisia 1 – 0 France
Goal disallowed for Griezmann, who is in an offside position despite receiving the ball from an opponent. The action is judged by the VAR and it is determined that the Tunisian defender is forced to play the ball in forcibly, preventing him from releasing the French striker. That goal was well canceled because the interpretation of this game was changed due to the famous action of Mbappé and Eric García.
France 4 – 1 Australia
After the French’s fourth goal, Australia made two changes, but only one player withdrew, leaving the Oceanicians with 12 players for a few seconds. The Australian coaching staff and the fourth umpire are bad. Had Australia won this would have been considered an incorrect line-up and therefore they would have given up the game as lost.
Qatar 1 – 3 Senegal
Party led by Mateu Lahoz. The referee disapproved of a clear penalty kick from a Senegalese player who ran over a rival from Qatar. Mistake.
Ghana 0 – 2 Uruguay
The Uruguayans complained a lot that a takedown on Cavani will not be called in overtime. A decisive move because with one more goal they would have reached the eighth finals. Error by the referee, who should have given that maximum penalty.
In that same match, Uruguay finished off all eleven players, but Luis Suárez had to be sent off for protesting repeatedly, Arrascaeta for stepping on an opponent who was lying on the ground, and Fede Valverde for celebrating the ruling in front of the referee. from a penalty kick taken by Ghana. Without a doubt the worst referee so far in this World Cup.
Source: La Verdad
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