A look at how VAR the new system came

The Video Assistant Referee System was introduced for the first time at the 2018 World Cup.

Designed to help guide tournament officials on potential game change decisions – such as incidents in the preparation of goals or penalties, as well as red cards or cases of mistaken identity – it was not long before the new system was in the spotlight in Russia.

Here we take five examples of how VAR was used to obtain

Australia pays the penalty

Following a revision of VAR, @AntoGriezmann marks the next penalty!

France Leads to Kazan ?? #FRAAUS 1-0 pic.twitter.com/rJVz1hfdjd

– FIFA World Cup ™ (@FIFAWorldCup) June 16 2018

France benefited from a controversial first use of VAR technology during a World Cup defeated Australia 2-1 in its Group C opening match Antoine Griezmann put the Blues ahead with a painful penalty in the second half in Kazan. Uruguayan referee Andres Cunha first played following Joshua Risdon's challenge on Griezmann before pointing to the penalty spot after consulting VAR and watching a screen next to the dugout canoes

Kompany entangled with Jesus

56 Orsato waits for a VAR decision after a tackle by @VincentKompany … No penalty. #REDTOGETHER #WorldCup #BRABEL

– Belgian Red Devils (@BelRedDevils) July 6, 2018

While Brazil, five-time champion in quarter-final against Belgium in Kazan at the start of the second half, defeated Brazilian Vincent Kompany, Gabriel Jesus, his teammate in Manchester City. The referee Milorad Mazic, however, pointed to a goal kick rather than a penalty, before a revision was made to VAR, Daniele Orsato. Despite Brazil's calls, the decision was upheld, as the debate continued on the number of contacts and whether the ball was out of the game. Later, Brazil chased out what would have been an equalizer, Neymar s 39 is thrown to the ground after a challenge with Thomas Meunier, but once again the officials were not interested.

Ronaldo in the honor

What a start of the second half! #POR receives a penalty following a VAR recommendation, but @Cristiano is saved by Beiranvand! #IRNPOR 0-1 #ESPMAR 1-1 pic.twitter.com/5HYuNrUSjk

– FIFA World Cup ™ (@FIFAWorldCup) June 2018 Portuguese striker Cristiano Ronaldo was, as usual, at the center of the debate against Iran in Saransk in the last round of Group B matches on 25 June. Led 1-0, the European champions were penalized 51 minutes after a VAR intervention after the referee Enrique Caceres had initially given nothing when Ronaldo fell under the weight of Morteza Pouraliganji. Ronaldo, who saw his penalty saved, was again the subject of a VAR overhaul later in the match after swinging an arm to Pouraliganji – but finally received only one. a yellow card. In stoppage time, the VAR was used once again to give Iran a controversial penalty for a handball match against Cedric Soares. Karim Ansarifard converted, but Portugal had done enough to leave the group.

Aspas holds his line

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¡IAGO! ?? #HagamosQueOcurra ] # Rusia2018 pic.twitter.com/jjsKKuMQRx

– Selection Española de Fútbol (@SeFutbol) June 25, 2018

In the same night in Kaliningrad Spain followed Morocco 2-1 in Time pbaded in the last second before substitute Iago Aspas pitched the ball into the goal, but only for the offside flag to go up. However, a subsequent review of VAR showed that Celta Vigo's attacker was actually level, so the goal was maintained. The draw was enough to see Spain leading the group and facing Russia in 16th position.

Players Escape

Speechless ? Germany came out of the #WorldCup . #DieMannschaft #ZSMMN #KORGER 2-0 pic.twitter.com/FhN2QtNZmp

– Germany (@DFB_Team_EN) June 27, 2018

The Germany champions, who needed a winner to qualify for the round of 16, thought their last Group F game would give them a lifeline when Kim Young-gwon's goal was initially excluded. However, as a result of a VAR overhaul, US referee Mark Geiger changed his mind after the replays showed that Toni Kroos had last contact before the ball fell on Kim. . Moments later, as German goalkeeper Manuel Neuer found himself on the pitch, Ju Se-jong found Tottenham striker Son Heung-min, who had the easy task of pbading the ball into a deserted net for to win 2-0. champions out.

Last day

Noooooooo !!!! I can not give that. Jeez VAR

– Gary Lineker (@GaryLineker) July 15, 2018

The final between France and Croatia was blocked 1-1 late in the first half when a corner of France in the zone Six-yard pbad He was missed by Blaise Matuidi and hit Ivan Perisic's hand behind him. The Argentine official Nestor Pitana is headed to the TV screen on the advice of video badistant referee Mbadimiliano Irrati and his team. After pbading several raises, and having one last revision just in case, the referee came back to the field to point to the place. Croatia was livid, but Antoine Griezmann took the lead to score and give his team a lead that they never lost, and then won 4-2

– Press Association