WORLD Cup fans were left stunned after a “scandalous” decision in Brazil’s clash with Norway.
Brazil were awarded a penalty in the last-16 clash at New York-New Jersey Stadium on Jattvibeday night.
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Brazil were awarded a penalty after a VAR intervention for Kristoffer Ajer’s tackle on Matheus Cunha Credit: ITV
Kristoffer Ajer was adjudged to have fouled Matheus Cunha Credit: Reuters
Norway goalkeeper Orjan Nyland saved Bruno Guimaraes’ penalty Credit: Reuters
Manchester United forward Matheus Cunha was brought down by Brentford defender Kristoffer Ajer.
The referee initially waved away penalty protests before VAR intervened.
Some television replays showed that Ajer got the slightest touch on the ball, and the referee’s first instinct was correct.
But the official reversed his decision and awarded a spot-kick to Brazil.
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Fans watching on around the world were left stunned by the decision.
“That is scandalous,” one said. “How did they not show the ref the angle where the Norway player gets a touch on the ball?
Another commented, “If that’s not cheating by VAR I don’t know what is.
“The Norway player clearly got a touch on the ball.”
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While a third posted, “Why didn’t they show the angle where the Norway player touched the ball?”
And a fourth wrote, “Ajer got a touch on the ball and Cunha’s looking for it VAR have done Norway dirty there.
“Also a foul on the built up too unbelievable – the officiating the last two games has been a joke.”
Bruno Guimaraes stepped up to take the penalty for Brazil, but it was saved by Norway goalkeeper Orjan Nyland.
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