5 famous calls that would have been changed by VAR

Throughout the 2019 Women’s World Cup, VAR has made a significant impact on matches, frustrating fans.

Until 2019, VAR was an afterthought at the Women’s World Cup. Referees stuck with their initial calls on the pitch. Russia’s 2018 Men’s World Cup was the first one that saw VAR, which was successfully used throughout most of the tournament.

In France, VAR has given referees a second look at many controversial calls. Unfortunately, several decisions have frustrated soccer supporters. Tweets are common from fans and media sites, showing confusion over VAR calls.

In Sunday’s round of 16 matches, VAR played an enormous impact on both games with game-changing calls. After England took a 1-0 lead, VAR gave Ellen White a goal after seeing she was not offside. The goal led Cameroon to protest on the field.

In the second half, Cameroon thought  Ajara Nchout halved England’s lead, but VAR gave an offside. After the game, Cameroon coach Alain Djeumfa voiced his displeasure with the VAR calls.

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In the match between France and Brazil, Canadian referee Marie-Soleil Beaudoin disallowed France’s first goal after Brazil’s goalkeeper Barbara was fouled. Later on, VAR also gave Brazil’s Tamires an equalizer after overturning an offside call.

England and France ultimately booked their places in the quarterfinals, but not before VAT had its say in more matches. All this controversy makes this the perfect time to look at five famous plays that VAR would likely change.