Japan's second achievement against Spain this Thursday evening (2-1) is causing a lot of talk.
The reason ?
On Ritsu Doan's left side cross for Ao Tanaka, the ball looked like it went out of bounds.
But after a long video check, the goal of Samourai Blue has indeed been validated.
A decision that eliminated Germany and allowed the Japanese to take first place in Group E, to the detriment of Spain.
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But this is controversial both across the Rhine and on the other side of the Pyrenees because viewing the images nevertheless leaves room for doubt.
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As in 1966 in the World Cup final against England at Wembley Stadium, there was another controversial decision and again Germany lost in the end ,"
Bild
says
.
For its part,
Sport
affirms: “
Surrealist!
VAR validated Japan's goal but... did the ball go out?
VAR ruled the ball hadn't completely left the back line and awarded Tanaka the goal.
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I sensed something was wrong
Luis Enrique
Asked about the subject, Luis Enrique, was quite annoyed: “
I saw a photo that must be faked or manipulated, because it is impossible for this photo to be true.
I felt something fishy was going on when VAR took so long to decide... I have nothing to say.
Luckily the team only goes into collapse mode once every four years, otherwise I wouldn't be able to hold on...
", declared the coach of La Roja.
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