Football's controversial V-A-R system has denied the All Whites a goal in dubious circumstances, helping consign them to a 1-nil qualifying defeat to Costa Rica in Doha
Football's controversial V-A-R system has denied the All Whites a goal in dubious circumstances, helping consign them to a 1-nil qualifying defeat to Costa Rica in Doha
15 June 2022
Chris Wood had the ball in the back of net for an equaliser late in the first spell, but it was chalked off for contact in the lead-up by Matt Garbett.
Kosta Barbarouses was also forced to sit the last 20 minutes after being dismissed for a reckless challenge.
Coach Danny Hay has offered this summation of the officiating on Sky...
The All Whites will now go 16 years without World Cup appearances, although 2026 promises an automatic spot for Oceania.
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