Croatia were left to rue the involvement of "Snicko" technology at the World Cup after being denied a stoppage-time equaliser by the video **** istant referee (VAR).
Josko Gvardiol had appeared to keep his side's hopes of progressing alive when he turned home from close range in the 13th minute of additional time to level the match with Portugal football at 2-2.
Gvardiol's goal appeared to take the round of 32 clash to extra time only for VAR Jarred Gillett to intervene with the official checking the incident for offside.
GOAL DISALLOWED ❌
Croatia thought they'd equalised against Portugal to take the match to extra time, but after VAR review, it was disallowed! pic.twitter.com/jlqNHpzp5s
The decision concerned the involvement of Croatia's Igor Matanovic, who attempted to head the ball in the build-up. If he had touched it, then the goal would be ruled out; if not, Gvardiol's finish would stand.
Josko Gvardiol had appeared to keep his side's hopes of progressing alive when he turned home from close range in the 13th minute of additional time to level the match with Portugal football at 2-2.
Gvardiol's goal appeared to take the round of 32 clash to extra time only for VAR Jarred Gillett to intervene with the official checking the incident for offside.
GOAL DISALLOWED ❌
Croatia thought they'd equalised against Portugal to take the match to extra time, but after VAR review, it was disallowed! pic.twitter.com/jlqNHpzp5s
The decision concerned the involvement of Croatia's Igor Matanovic, who attempted to head the ball in the build-up. If he had touched it, then the goal would be ruled out; if not, Gvardiol's finish would stand.
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