The referee has gone to Var to take a look at the Ivan Perisic handball. But was it accidental?
— RTÉ Soccer (@RTEsoccer) July 15, 2018
PENALTY - the ref has awarded the penalty
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THERE WAS CONTROVERSY in this afternoon’s World Cup final, as the referee belatedly awarded a penalty in France’s favour after consulting with the video assistant.
Croatia’s Ivan Perisic was adjudged to have deliberately handballed a ball that was played into the box, though the decision has been criticised in some quarters, with former England striker and BBC presenter Gary Lineker tweeting: “Noooooooo!!!! Can’t give that. Jeez VAR.”
Antoine Griezmann subsequently converted from the spot to put his side 2-1 up.
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GOAL France #FRA 2-1 #CRO
— RTÉ Soccer (@RTEsoccer) July 15, 2018
39mins: Antoine Griezmann makes no mistake from the spot to hand France the lead.
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What do you think? Did the officials make the correct call?
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