England and Ghana play out a 0–0 draw at the World Cup, but the result is overshadowed by late-match controversy. Multiple reports say England avoid a Jordan Pickford red card after an incident that could have led to dismissal, with the match officials and VAR not escalating the punishment. The other flashpoint involves Ezri Konsa, who is described as having made a clumsy challenge; however, Ghana do not receive the penalty some observers believed was warranted. Ghana coach Carlos Queiroz comments that VAR “went for a coffee” or “was on holiday,” suggesting the system and refereeing did not take decisions in Ghana’s favour. Reports also state Queiroz expresses puzzlement over the non-award of a late penalty, framing it as a key moment in what otherwise is described as an imperfect England performance. The overall tone across outlets is that England are “lucky” to avoid harsher consequences, while Ghana feel a clear penalty appeal was missed.
VAR decision and late penalty appeal prompt controversy after England draw Ghana
England and Ghana play out a 0–0 draw at the World Cup, but the result is overshadowed by late-match controversy. Multiple reports say England avoid a Jordan Pickford red card after an incident that c...
- England and Ghana finish their World Cup match 0–0.
- Jordan Pickford is not shown a red card after an incident that some felt warranted dismissal.
- Ezri Konsa is involved in a challenge late on, but a penalty is not awarded to Ghana.
- Ghana coach Carlos Queiroz publicly questions VAR decisions, using “went for a coffee”/“on holiday” remarks.
- Multiple outlets describe England as getting the better of the VAR/law-of-the-moment calls in late incidents.
Ghana were denied what seemed to be a clear penalty late on against England, as the teams played out a 0-0 draw at the World Cup. The post ‘The VAR went for coffee’ – Queiroz puzzled as Ghana denied penalty in England draw appeared first on SoccerNews.
3 months agoJordan Pickford escaped a red card while Ezri Konsa was fortunate not to concede a penalty for a clumsy challenge in an imperfect England performance
3 months agoJordan Pickford escaped a red card while Ezri Konsa was fortunate not to concede a penalty for a clumsy challenge in an imperfect England performance
3 months agoGhana manager Carlos Queiroz joked VAR ‘went for a coffee’ following the incidents involving Jordan Pickford and Ezri Konsa during the 0-0 draw
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