World Cup Debrief - "VAR Went for Coffee" as England Escape Punishment Against Ghana
Ghana had 79% possession and a strong penalty appeal denied as Carlos Queiroz questioned whether VAR had gone for a coffee.
- On Tuesday, The Three Lions drew 0-0 against Ghana in their World Cup clash in Boston, with Ghana expressing frustration after officials denied penalty appeals following a challenge on Prince Kwabena Adu.
- The controversy centers on a 67th-minute challenge where Aston Villa defender Ezri Konsa appeared to wrap his leg around Adu, with replays suggesting he made no contact with the ball.
- Ghana boss Carlos Quieroz, 73, questioned whether 'VAR had gone for a coffee,' maintaining it was a 'clear penalty' that the officiating system missed.
- Analyst Cann stated, 'For me, this should have been referred to the referee,' while Everton goalkeeper Jordan Pickford extended his major tournament clean sheet record to 13.
- Controlling 79% of possession in Boston, England completed 111 passes to Ghana's 14 in the first 13 minutes, yet failed to break the deadlock despite their dominance.
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World Cup Debrief - "VAR went for coffee" as England escape punishment against Ghana
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