How VAR goal-line technology ('Snicko') helped Portugal edge Croatia in World Cup clash
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Isaac Seelochan
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A brief article explaining how 'Snicko' (VAR goal-line technology) controversially saved Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal from a stoppage-time equalizer by Croatia in a World Cup last-32 match, allowing Portugal to advance to the last 16.
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Twitter / XHow VAR goal-line technology ('Snicko') helped Portugal edge Croatia in World Cup clashmirror.co.ukKey quotes
· 3 pulledCristiano Ronaldo and Portugal's dream of winning their first-ever World Cup is still alive after a dramatic and controversial last 32 win over Croatia on Friday
Croatia were denied a dramatic stoppage-time equaliser against Portugal at the World Cup due to the intervention of video assistant referee (VAR) technology
Josko Gvardiol appeared to level the match at 2-2
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