Summary
- Meanwhile, the match between England and Ghana ended goalless despite England dominating possession and creating several chances.
- The match concluded amid controversy when Ghana were denied a penalty in the closing stages.
- Following the match, Ghana head coach Carlos Queiroz expressed strong dissatisfaction with the decision.
The FIFA World Cup continues to deliver thrilling action with Croatia securing a victory over Panama while England and Ghana played out a 0-0 draw. However, a controversial refereeing decision in the closing moments of the England-Ghana match has sparked fresh debate.
In one of the tournament’s key fixtures, Croatia defeated Panama 1-0 after a hard-fought contest. The match’s only goal was scored by Ante Budimir in the 54th minute.
Meanwhile, the match between England and Ghana ended goalless despite England dominating possession and creating several chances. However, they were unable to find the back of the net.
The match concluded amid controversy when Ghana were denied a penalty in the closing stages. Ghanaian players strongly appealed for a spot-kick after a challenge by England defender Ezri Konsa which they believed was a foul.
The referee waved away the appeals and the VAR (Video Assistant Referee) system also chose not to intervene.
Following the match, Ghana head coach Carlos Queiroz expressed strong dissatisfaction with the decision. Speaking to the media, he described the referee’s call as incorrect and raised serious questions about the effectiveness and use of VAR in the tournament.
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