ATLANTA (AP) — It was another game-changing moment in the match. world cup It had more to do with TV replays in a room far away than moments of brilliance on the field.
of Switzerland’s Briel Embolo sent off The call in Saturday’s quarterfinal match against Argentina was the latest call that may have left fans scratching their heads, especially because of the confusing name of the newly enacted law that affected the game.
This is called the “mistaken identity” rule. However, strictly speaking, Embolo was not shown a second yellow card, which turned into a red card due to the wrong person. Referee João Pinheiro did not see in real time that the forward simulated a foul following a challenge from Argentina’s Leandro Paredes.
Paredes was initially shown a yellow card, but this turned out to be an important factor. Under FIFA rules, since Paredes was shown a card, the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) can intervene and recommend on-field officials check the sideline monitor.
After review, the referee decided that Embolo committed a “clear simulation” and showed him a second yellow card and sent him off.
The rules stipulate that VAR can assist if the referee awards a penalty to the “wrong team for an offense that results in the showing of a red or yellow card to the wrong player”.
This was the crucial point of the match, coming five minutes into the game with Switzerland up 1-1. Argentina won 3-1 after extra time..
“The referee made the wrong decision,” Switzerland coach Murat Yakin said. “I know they protect the referees, but this rule ruined our game today. It hurts a lot and it hurts a lot to lose like that.”
This World Cup isn’t the first time teams have competed against new rules and technology.
Germany furious over canceled goal
Newly tightened regulations are in Germany shock removal In the round of 32.
Defender Jonathan Tarr’s potential game-winning goal in extra time against Paraguay was ruled out after a VAR review for a foul on goalkeeper Orlando Gil.
Replays showed Germany’s Waldemar Anton pushing Gil to the ground, but the contact was minimal, leading to criticism of the decision. FIFA referee chief Pierluigi Collina said officials had been instructed to punish players for blocking opponents and refusing to play the ball, especially where goalkeepers are concerned.
Germany kept losing games penalty shootoutTarr fired the decisive spot kick over the bar.
The defeat could have a major impact on German football, with coach Julian Nagelsmann resigning and Jurgen Klopp is expected to be his successor.
Cost of high-tech balls in Croatia
words “Connected Ball Technology” He will be a problem for Luka Modric and Croatia for years to come.
of high tech soccer ball Equipped with the “advanced sensors” used at this World Cup, Croatia were denied a dramatic late equalizer against Portugal in the Round of 32.
Josko Gvardiol I thought he scored in stoppage time The goal was 2-2, but after a VAR review, the goal was ruled offside. A sensor inside the ball detected a slight touch from Croatia’s Igor Mantanovic during the build-up, which was not detected by the naked eye or by video replay.
FIFA said the in-ball sensors, which take data 500 times a second, are so finely tuned that they can “determine even the slightest contact…The unprecedented level of data allows officials to make quick and accurate decisions.”
Croatia national team coach Zlatko Dalic resignedI wasn’t impressed.
“All these decisions take the joy out of football,” he said.
Egypt sad after match against Argentina
It was shaping up to be one of the great upsets of the World Cup. Egypt led 2-0 against defending champions Argentina in the Round of 16 and could have won 3-0 had it not been for VAR.
In the second half, with the score at 1-0, Egypt’s Mostafa Zico made an all-out attack. However, the frenzied celebrations were cut short early in the match when a video review confirmed a foul on Argentina’s Lisandro Martinez and the goal was disallowed.
Argentina made a spectacular late comeback To win 3-2.
Egyptian coach Hossam Hassan launched a ferocious attack.
“We have been treated unfairly,” he said.
The Egyptian Football Federation went further.
“Several key incidents have raised serious concerns and left serious questions about the consistency and fairness of decisions that directly affect the course of the match.”
Questions arose about the time between the foul on Martinez deep in Egypt’s half and the goal on the other side of the field.
In response to the criticism, FIFA referee chief Colina said: “There were no clear limits on the distance from the goal or the time between the incident and the goal.”
“No one doubts the integrity of the FIFA World Cup match officials,” he added.
Norway vs England double punch
High-tech sensors are back in action. England beat Norway 2-1 In the quarterfinals.
Norwegian players and staff were adamant that the ball hit the cable hanging overhead cameras during the build-up to Jude Bellingham’s equalizing goal in the first half. If so, play would have been stopped.
However, FIFA insisted there was no contact, saying that the sensors “did not indicate a peak in the ‘throbbing of the ball’ when it was in the air, so there was no evidence that the ball touched the overhead wires.”
Norway also had their goal canceled when VAR spotted a foul by Erling Haaland on England’s Elliott Anderson, making the score 1-1. The offense took place before a corner kick was taken, and under new rules that seek to limit fouls by attacking teams during corner routines, VAR is allowed to intervene in incidents that occur even before the ball is kicked.
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