'We were fortunate': Martinez defends VAR review; Croatia coach laments 'bad refereeing'

Published 3 July 2026 · sports

Portugal coach Roberto Martinez defended the VAR decisions in his side's dramatic 2-1 World Cup win over Croatia, insisting "there were no bad decisions" and

Portugal coach Roberto Martinez defended the VAR decisions in his side's dramatic 2-1 World Cup win over Croatia, insisting "there were no bad decisions" and backing the use of ball technology. Croatia boss Zlatko Dalic criticised the officiating as "very bad refereeing" but admitted his side had chances to win before Goncalo Ramos' stoppage-time winner.

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