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VAR controversies in football matches

Overview

Recent football matches have seen significant debate regarding Video Assistant Referee (VAR) decisions. In a 2022 Copa do Brasil match, Atlético-MG goalkeeper Everson expressed his belief that a goal scored by Arrascaeta for Flamengo did not fully cross the goal line, noting that the VAR official upheld the on-field call due to a lack of conclusive images.

In a separate incident during a match between FC Juárez and Atlante, referee Katia Itzel García disallowed a long-range goal by Martín Sarrafiore following a VAR review. The decision, which cited a prior handball, sparked debate over whether the ball had struck the player’s thigh before making contact with his hand. The ruling has contributed to ongoing scrutiny regarding the referee’s officiating consistency.

Entities

Arrascaeta · Martín Sarrafiore · FC Juárez · Flamengo · Katia Itzel García

Timeline

  1. [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Referee Katia Itzel García voids Atlante long-range goal

    Referee Katia Itzel García disallowed a long-range goal by Atlante's Martín Sarrafiore against FC Juárez after a VAR review determined a prior handball occurred.

  2. [SPORTS] 5 sources
    Everson discusses VAR controversy in Arrascaeta goal

    Atlético-MG goalkeeper Everson revisited a 2022 Copa do Brasil controversy, claiming a VAR review failed to provide conclusive evidence regarding a controversial Arrascaeta goal for Flamengo.

Sources

cartacapital.com.br · esportenewsmundo.com.br · excelsior.com.mx · explosaotricolor.com.br · foxsports.com.mx · netfla.com.br · odia.ig.com.br