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Explained: Why Croatia's 103rd-minute equaliser against Portugal was ruled out
Published 3 July 2026 ยท general
On Thursday, Croatia's stoppage-time equaliser against Portugal was ruled out after VAR determined that Igor Matanovic had made a slight touch before the ball reached
On Thursday, Croatia's stoppage-time equaliser against Portugal was ruled out after VAR determined that Igor Matanovic had made a slight touch before the ball reached offside player Mario Pasalic, who assisted Josko Gvardiol's goal. Officials used ball sensor "Snicko" technology to confirm the touch, sparking outrage among Croatian players and fans.
Published: July 3, 2026 โข 9:50 AM IST ยท Updated: July 3, 2026 โข 11:02 AM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
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On Thursday, Croatia's stoppage-time equaliser against Portugal was ruled out after VAR determined that Igor Matanovic had made a slight touch before the ball reached offside player Mario Pasalic, who assisted Josko Gvardiol's goal.
Officials used ball sensor "Snicko" technology to confirm the touch, sparking outrage among Croatian players and fans.